1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Steel

Color Steel gray (#797979):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Steel gray (#797979):
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:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Steel / #797979

The HTML HEX code is #797979. The corresponding color name is "Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 121%, Green (G): 121%, Blue (B): 121%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 53%. In the HSL color space, #797979 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% 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) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 19, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4745, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 7960953. 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 #797979, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #797979 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Steel (Hex: #797979): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #797979, named Steel, resembles the cool and metallic hue of steel. This color shares similarities with urban structures, such as skyscrapers and bridges. It evokes the industrial vibes found in factories and machinery, giving off a strong and robust feel. Steel can also be associated with modern appliances, such as kitchen appliances or electronics. In nature, this color can be found in the rocky surfaces of mountains or in the shimmering reflections on calm lakes. Its neutral and versatile tone allows it to blend well with various color palettes, making it a popular choice in design and fashion industries.

Tints and Shades of #797979 HEX color (Steel)

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 #797979, 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
• #DEDEDE
• #BCBCBC
• #9B9B9B
• #797979
• #5B5B5B
• #3D3D3D
• #1E1E1E
• #000000

Tones of Steel (#797979 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #797979, #7c7c7c is the less saturated color, while #797979 is the most saturated one.

• #7c7c7c
• #7b7b7b
• #7a7a7a
• #7a7a7a
• #797979
• #3f3f3f
• #343434
• #292929
• #1e1e1e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #797979;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #797979; }

.text {color:#797979;}

.background {background-color:#797979;}

.border {border:1px solid #797979;}