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#7979b0

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HEX#7979b0
HEX8#7979b0ff
RGBrgb(121, 121, 176)
CMYK[0.31,0.31,0,0.31]
Name#7979b0
HCL[294,31.87,52.81]
oklab[0.6,0.02,-0.08]
Num7961008
HSI[240,0.13,0.55]
lab[52.81,12.96,-29.12]
Lighten
#b9b9d6
Darken
#48487b
Saturate
#6464c5
Desaturate
#8e8e9b
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#acace3

Color harmonies of #7979b0

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#7979b0
#b07979
#79b079

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#7979b0
#b07994
#b0b079
#79b094

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#7979b0
#9696da
#040406
#212130
#3f3f5b
#5c5c85

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#7979b0
#798fb0
#7984b0
#7979b0
#8479b0
#8f79b0

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#7979b0
#b079a5
#8fb079

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f5f5f9
#ececf4
#e2e2ee
#d9d9e8
#cfcfe3
#c6c6dd
#bcbcd8
#b2b2d2
#a9a9cc
#9f9fc7
#9696c1
#8c8cbb
#8383b6
#7979b0

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#09090d
#111119
#1a1a26
#232332
#2b2b3f
#34344b
#3d3d58
#454565
#4e4e71
#56567e
#5f5f8a
#686897
#7070a3
#7979b0

Contrast Checker

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4.058 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
5.175 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #7979b0

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Use #7979b0 in CSS

#7979b0 as Background Color in CSS
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#7979b0 as Text Color in CSS
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#7979b0 as Border Color in CSS
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