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#796899 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #796899 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#796899 Color Information

#796899 RGB value is (121, 104, 153). The hex color red value is 121, green is 104, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 261°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 40percent.

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#796899 Color Meaning

color #796899 conveys balance, composure, and reflective harmony. #796899 muted bluish-gray creates a neutral yet engaging atmosphere, encouraging mental focus without distraction. Psychologically, Color #796899 supports calm observation, emotional equilibrium, and steady analytical thinking. #796899 fosters methodical action while maintaining awareness of context. Culturally, Color #796899 aligns with urban design, modern aesthetics, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #796899 symbolizes emotional steadiness, thoughtful pacing, and the ability to move through life with balanced awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #796899 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
#796899
RGB
rgb(121, 104, 153)
HSL
hsl(261°, 19%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 32%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(261°, 32%, 60%)
XYZ
18.5852 16.2655 32.2970
Yxy
16.2655 0.2768 0.2422
Hunter Lab
40.3305 1.1719 -1.7340
CIE-Lab
47.3209 17.2757 -24.2081

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#796899 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

#796899 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 #796899 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+)

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #796899 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

#796899

protanopia

#72718d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #796899;

Text Color

color: #796899;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #796899;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #79689940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #796899;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #796899 0%, #473d5a 100%);

#796899 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #796899 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.