#7979EF Color Information

Hex color code: #7979EF

#7979EF is a eye-catching blue color. In RGB it is (121, 121, 239), and in HSL it is (240°, 79%, 71%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Slate Blue

HEX

#7979EF

RGB

121, 121, 239

HSL

240°, 79%, 71%

CMYK

49%, 49%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #7979EF;
background-color: #7979EF;
border-color: #7979EF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #7979EF;
border: 2px solid #7979EF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#7979EF]
text-[#7979EF]
border-[#7979EF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_7979EF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7979EF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #7979EF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #7979EF; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #7979EF; background-color: #7979EF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #7979EF20; border-left: 4px solid #7979EF; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #7979EF; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #7979EF in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

121, 121, 239

Red: 121 / Green: 121 / Blue: 239

HSL

240°, 79%, 71%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

49%, 49%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 49% / Magenta: 49% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #7979EF?

#7979EF is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFEF7B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #7979EF to RGB:

rgb(121, 121, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #7979EF to HSL:

hsl(240, 79%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #7979EF to CMYK:

cmyk(49%, 49%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#7979EF is a striking blue color with RGB values of 121, 121, 239 and HSL of 240°, 79%, 71%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #7979EF is #EFEF7B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7BB5EF.

Use #7979EF in CSS: color: #7979EF or background-color: #7979EF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #7979EF

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.79:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7979EF?

#7979EF is a striking blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #7979EF?

#7979EF in RGB is (121, 121, 239) - 121 red, 121 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #7979EF in CSS?

Use #7979EF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #7979EF?

#EFEF7B (complementary), #7BB5EF (analogous), and #3636E7 (lighter shade) work well with #7979EF.