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#79496C Color — #79496C

Complete color reference for #79496C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#79496C
RGBrgb(121, 73, 108)
HSLhsl(316, 25%, 38%)
HSVhsv(316, 40%, 47%)
CMYKC:0% M:40% Y:11% K:53%
CSS Color#79496C
Decimal7948652
Luminance0.0991

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#79496C on White
Ratio: 7.04:1 — AAA
#79496C on Black
Ratio: 2.98:1 — Fail
White on #79496C
Ratio: 7.04:1 — AAA
Black on #79496C
Ratio: 2.98:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F8F6F8
100#EBE4E9
200#D7C8D3
300#C3ADBD
400#A8899F
500#79496C
600#613A56
700#492C41
800#301D2B
900#1E121B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #79496C?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(121, 73, 108). The red channel is 121, green is 73, and blue is 108 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #79496C?

The HSL value is hsl(316, 25%, 38%). Hue is 316°, saturation is 25%, and lightness is 38%.

Does #79496C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #79496C achieves a 7.04:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.98:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #79496C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #79496C is #497956.