1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Old Lavender

Color Old Lavender gray (#796878):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Old Lavender gray (#796878):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Old Lavender / #796878

The HTML HEX code is #796878. The corresponding color name is "Old Lavender". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 121%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 53%. In the HSL color space, #796878 has a hue of 304°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 44%. The HSV representation is 304° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 47% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 46, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 16, Y: 15, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4349, U (chrominance) = 0.0176, and V (chrominance) = 0.0347.

The decimal value of the color is 7956600. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #AB9CAA for a 20% lighter version and #423841 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #796878, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6598 Kelvin (6598K).

The approximate wavelength of #796878 is around 448.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Old Lavender (Hex: #796878): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Old Lavender (#796878) is a muted, earthy color that resembles the soft, dusky hues of dried lavender flowers. It evokes a sense of tranquility and nostalgia, similar to the soothing fragrance and calming nature of lavender fields at dusk. This color can also be compared to weathered stones or aged wooden furniture, effortlessly blending into natural surroundings. Old Lavender brings a touch of elegance to any design, making it a versatile choice for industries such as home decor, fashion, and wellness.

Tints and Shades of #796878 HEX color (Old Lavender)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #796878, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #DED9DD
• #BCB4BC
• #9B8E9A
• #796878
• #5B4E5A
• #3D343C
• #1E1A1E
• #000000

Tones of Old Lavender (#796878 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #796878, #7c727b is the less saturated color, while #796878 is the most saturated one.

• #7c727b
• #7b6f7a
• #7a6d7a
• #7a6a79
• #796878
• #3a393a
• #2e2d2e
• #222222
• #171617

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #796878;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #796878; }

.text {color:#796878;}

.background {background-color:#796878;}

.border {border:1px solid #796878;}