Tempest Color – #79839b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tempest color hex code is #79839b, and it is composed of 47% red, 51% green and 61% blue.
Tempest is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.8:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tempest color (#79839b) against dark backgrounds.

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Tempest Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tempest, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #79839b |
| RGB | rgb(121,131,155) |
| HSL | hsl(222,14.5%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 22, 15, 0, 39 |
| HSV | 222, 22, 61 |
| RGB % | 47, 51, 61 |
| XYZ | 21.9, 22.7, 34.2 |
| LAB | 54.8, 1.5, -13.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.53 (passes WCAG AA) |










