#79556C Color Meaning and Information

#79556C Color Information

#79556C RGB value is (121, 85, 108). The hex color red value is 121, green is 85, and blue is 108. Its HSL format shows a hue of 322°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 11 percent, 53percent.

#79556C

rgb(121, 85, 108)

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#79556C Color Meaning

color #79556C signifies earthy ambiguity, textured calm, and universal neutrality. #79556C medium, greyish-brown with a hint of mauve resembles mouse fur, dry riverbeds, and the bark of many trees. Psychologically, Color #79556C provides a stable, sophisticated backdrop that grounds emotions and promotes a sense of natural, unpretentious balance. #79556C culturally references minimalist aesthetics, naturalist photography, and the palette of raw, unfinished materials. Spiritually, Color #79556C represents the beauty of the undefined, grounding in the complex simplicity of nature, and the merging of all earthy tones, acting as a versatile and deeply comforting neutral.

Color Conversion

Convert #79556C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#79556C

RGB

rgb(121, 85, 108)

HSL

hsl(322°, 17%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 30%, 11%, 53%)

HSV

hsv(322°, 30%, 47%)

XYZ

13.8404 11.6447 15.7055

Yxy

11.6447 0.3360 0.2827

Hunter Lab

34.1243 0.8796 -0.3044

CIE-Lab

40.6457 18.8888 -7.2234

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)

47%

Green85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Blue108 / 255 (42%)

42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)

53%

Color Variations

#79556C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#79556C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #79556C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#79556C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.31:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.31:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.31:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #79556C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#79556C

protanopia

#696966

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #79556C;

Text Color

color: #79556C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #79556C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79556C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #79556C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #79556C 0%, #483340 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #79556C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.