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#796896 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #796896 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#796896 Color Information

#796896 RGB value is (121, 104, 150). The hex color red value is 121, green is 104, and blue is 150. Its HSL format shows a hue of 262°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 41percent.

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#796896 Color Meaning

color #796896 conveys balance, composure, and reflective harmony. #796896 muted bluish-gray creates a neutral yet engaging atmosphere, encouraging mental focus without distraction. Psychologically, Color #796896 supports calm observation, emotional equilibrium, and steady analytical thinking. #796896 fosters methodical action while maintaining awareness of context. Culturally, Color #796896 aligns with urban design, modern aesthetics, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #796896 symbolizes emotional steadiness, thoughtful pacing, and the ability to move through life with balanced awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #796896 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
#796896
RGB
rgb(121, 104, 150)
HSL
hsl(262°, 18%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 31%, 0%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(262°, 31%, 59%)
XYZ
18.3405 16.1676 31.0082
Yxy
16.1676 0.2799 0.2468
Hunter Lab
40.2090 1.1116 -1.5887
CIE-Lab
47.1936 16.5449 -22.6292

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue150 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#796896 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

#796896 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 #796896 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #796896 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

#796896

protanopia

#72718b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #796896;

Text Color

color: #796896;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #796896;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79689640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #796896;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #796896 0%, #483e59 100%);

#796896 Color FAQs

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