1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Westchester Grey

Color Westchester Grey gray (#797978):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Westchester Grey gray (#797978):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Westchester Grey / #797978

The HTML HEX code is #797978. The corresponding color name is "Westchester Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 121%, Green (G): 121%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 53%. In the HSL color space, #797978 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 47% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 19, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4741, U (chrominance) = -0.0017, and V (chrominance) = 0.0004.

The decimal value of the color is 7960952. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #ABABAB for a 20% lighter version and #454545 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #797978, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6429 Kelvin (6429K).

The approximate wavelength of #797978 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Westchester Grey (Hex: #797978): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Westchester Grey (#797978) has a resemblance to weathered rocks and pebbles found along the shores of a tranquil beach. This color evokes a sense of stability and resilience, similar to the smooth stones shaped by the passage of time. It also reflects the earthy tones of aged tree barks, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Westchester Grey can symbolize the quiet strength of a mighty mountain range or the serenity of a foggy morning in a dense forest. Its neutrality allows it to harmonize effortlessly with various color palettes, making it a versatile choice for interior design and branding projects.

Tints and Shades of #797978 HEX color (Westchester Grey)

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 #797978, 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
• #DEDEDD
• #BCBCBC
• #9B9B9A
• #797978
• #5B5B5A
• #3D3D3C
• #1E1E1E
• #000000

Tones of Westchester Grey (#797978 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #797978, #7c7c7b is the less saturated color, while #797978 is the most saturated one.

• #7c7c7b
• #7b7b7a
• #7a7a7a
• #7a7a79
• #797978
• #3f3f3e
• #343433
• #292928
• #1e1e1d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #797978;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #797978; }

.text {color:#797978;}

.background {background-color:#797978;}

.border {border:1px solid #797978;}