#72797E Hex Color Code

#72797E

The Hexadecimal Color #72797E is a contrast shade of Gray. #72797E RGB value is rgb(114, 121, 126). RGB Color Model of #72797E consists of 44% red, 47% green and 49% blue. HSL color Mode of #72797E has 205°(degrees) Hue, 5% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #72797E color has an wavelength of 490.92593nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #72797E is #999999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #72797E is #777. The Closest Color to #72797E is #808080. Official Name of #72797E Hex Code is Boulder. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #72797E is 10 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 51 Black and #72797E CMY is 10, 4, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #72797E is hsl(205,5,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(205, 10, 49). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #72797E is 17.54, 18.76, 22.43.
Hex8 Value of #72797E is #72797EFF. Decimal Value of #72797E is 7502206 and Octal Value of #72797E is 34474576. Binary Value of #72797E is 1110010, 1111001, 1111110 and Android of #72797E is 4285692286 / 0xff72797e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #72797E is 0.299, 0.319, 0.319 and YIQ Color Space of #72797E is 119.477, -5.7778, 0.0755. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #72797E is 17.27, 19.64, 22.37. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #72797E is 50.41, -1.56, -3.63. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #72797E is 50.41, -4.11, -4.8. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #72797E is 50.41, 3.95, 246.74. Hunter Lab variable of #72797E is 43.31, -3.51, -0.38.

#72797E - Boulder Color Image
#72797E - Boulder Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #72797E

RGB Percentages of #72797E

44%
47%
49%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #72797E

44.71%
46.44%
49.41%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #72797E

10%
4%
0%
51%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #72797E

To get 25% Saturated #72797E Color, you need to convert the hex color #72797E to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #72797E hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #72797E

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #72797E

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #72797E

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #72797E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #72797E to it's the darkest color.

#72797E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(114, 121, 126)
RGB Percent 44%, 47%, 49%
RYB 114.0, 118.42, 126.0
CMYK 10, 4, 0, 51
CMY 10, 4, 0
HSL hsl(205, 5%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(205, 5%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(205, 10, 49)
XYZ 17.54, 18.76, 22.43
Hex8 Value #72797EFF
Decimal Value 7502206
Octal Value 34474576
Binary Value 1110010,1111001,1111110
Android 4285692286 / 0xff72797e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(205, 5%, 47%)
xyY 0.299, 0.319, 18.758
YIQ 119.477, -5.7778, 0.0755
LMS 17.27, 19.64, 22.37
CieLAB 50.41, -1.56, -3.63
CieLUV : LCHuv 50.41, -4.11, -4.8
CieLCH : LCHab 50.41, 3.95, 246.74
Hunter Lab 43.31, -3.51, -0.38
YUV 119.477, 3.21, -4.81
YDbDr 119.477, 9.81, 10.42
YCbCr 118.61, 131.23, 124.57
YCoCg 120.5, 120.0, 0.5
YPbPr 119.48, 3.68, -3.91
Munsell Color System 10971.18 49.85/230.05

#72797E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#72797E as Background:

Angels are not merely forms of extraterrestrial intelligence. They are forms of extra-cosmic intelligence.

Mortimer Adler
<p style="background: #72797E">…</p>

#72797E as Text Color:

Remember, people will judge you by your actions not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold but so does a hard-boiled egg.

Maya Angelou
<p style="color: #72797E">…</p>

#72797E as Text Shadow:

Whenever you are blue or lonely or stricken by some humiliating thing you did, the cure and the hope is in caring about other people.

Diane Sawyer
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #72797E">…</p>

#72797E as Linear Gradient:

We have been so long in a downward spin, the angels are calling us up. We are meant to fly and with our spirits we can. We are meant to ascend, to transmute the negative mass of the worlds corrupted thought forms. No one asked us to stay so long away from heaven, away from joy.

Marianne Williamson
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #72797E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #72797E?

RGB Value for #72797E is rgb(114, 121, 126).

What is the RGB percentage of #72797E?

RGB percentage for #72797E is 44% Red 47% Green 49% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #72797E?

CMYK Color Model of #72797E is 10 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 51 Black.

What is the HSL value of #72797E?

HSL Value of #72797E is 205°(degrees) Hue 5 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #72797E?

HSV Value of #72797E is 205 Hue 10 Saturation 49 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #72797E?

XYZ Color Model of #72797E is 17.54, 18.76, 22.43.