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Light Gray (DEC 789) complementary or opposite color name and code (#979D9A)


Light Gray (DEC 789)

#979D9A

RGB(151, 157, 154)

~Spanish Gray

#9D979A

RGB(157, 151, 154)




Invert color according to RYB color model



Equivalent RYB:

RYB(50, 80, 77)


RYB Invert Color:

RYB(205, 175, 178)




~ Color Name is not the exact match. ~Spanish Gray is nearest matching color name to the HEX code #9D979A

What is the contrasting color of Light Gray (DEC 789) (HEX #979D9A)?

Color that best contrast with Light Gray (DEC 789) (HEX #979D9A) is #9D979A, nearest color name is ~Spanish Gray.
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Light Gray (DEC 789) (HEX #979D9A)?

Complementary or Opposite color for Light Gray (DEC 789) (HEX #979D9A) is #9D979A, nearest color name is ~Spanish Gray.


~Spanish Gray is nearest matching opposite color name to the HEX code #9D979A. Check color information page to get ~Spanish Gray color details.




Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


HEX #979D9A - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Light Gray (DEC 789)
Hex Color Code: #979D9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 157, 154)
CMYK Values*: 3.8%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Gray Green

HEX #979D9A Light Gray (DEC 789) Paint Dunn-Edwards - Color Code



HEX #9D979A - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: ~Spanish Gray
Hex Color Code: #9D979A
RGB Color Code: RGB(157, 151, 154)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.8%, 1.9%, 38.4%

HEX #9D979A Color Name, Color Code, Palettes, Similar Paints, Images