1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Tarnished Silver

Color Tarnished Silver gray (#797b80):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Tarnished Silver gray (#797b80):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Tarnished Silver / #797b80

The HTML HEX code is #797b80. The corresponding color name is "Tarnished Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 121%, Green (G): 123%, Blue (B): 128%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 50%. In the HSL color space, #797b80 has a hue of 223°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 223° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 50% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 20, Z: 23. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4822, U (chrominance) = 0.0097, and V (chrominance) = -0.0068.

The decimal value of the color is 7961472. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #AEAFB2 for a 20% lighter version and #48494C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #797b80, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7059 Kelvin (7059K).

The approximate wavelength of #797b80 is around 478.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Tarnished Silver (Hex: #797b80): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Tarnished Silver (#797b80) resembles the color of worn metals, such as old silverware or tarnished coins. It mirrors the dull, aged appearance that occurs when silver reacts with air and sulfides. This color evokes a sense of sophistication and nostalgia, reminiscent of antique jewelry or vintage objects. It is like the fading glimmer of a moonlit sky at dusk or the faded metal elements of an ancient architectural structure. Just as these natural and common objects possess a quiet beauty, Tarnished Silver adds understated elegance and vintage charm to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #797b80 HEX color (Tarnished Silver)

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 #797b80, 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
• #DEDEDF
• #BCBDC0
• #9B9CA0
• #797b80
• #5B5C60
• #3D3E40
• #1E1F20
• #000000

Tones of Tarnished Silver (#797b80 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #797b80, #7c7d80 is the less saturated color, while #797b80 is the most saturated one.

• #7c7d80
• #7b7d80
• #7a7c80
• #7a7c80
• #797b80
• #404041
• #363637
• #2b2b2c
• #212122

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #797b80;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #797b80; }

.text {color:#797b80;}

.background {background-color:#797b80;}

.border {border:1px solid #797b80;}