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Cold Blue Color

HEX #006C78 / RGB (0, 108, 120)

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What is Cold Blue Color?

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Cold Blue has the hex code #006C78. The equivalent RGB values are (0, 108, 120), which means it is composed of 0% red, 47% green and 53% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:10 Y:0 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, Cold Blue has a hue of 186°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 47%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Included in the RAL Design list with the number 210 40 35, Cold Blue hex code is #006C78 with equivalent RGB (0, 108, 120). It is not a web color and cannot be applied to web pages by name. However, it can be used in HTML and CSS code by the hex, RGB or HSL values.
FYI, Cold Blue's CMYK numbers and corresponding Pantone (PMS) color value mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal code and are only approximations.

RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Please note that RAL Design catalogue is for interior colors and is different from the original RAL Classic list.

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Cold Blue Color Codes

Hex Code#006C78
RGB Values(0, 108, 120)
CMYK Values(100%, 10%, 0%, 53%)
HSV/HSB Values(186°, 100%, 47%)
Closest Web Safe#006666
Inverse Color#FF9387 [Vivid Tangerine]
Closest Pantone®2238 C
Closest RAL5021 [Water blue]
Complementary Color#780C00 [Barn Red]
Cold Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#4C4C4C
Desaturated#3C3C3C
Weighted Average (Most Common)#4D4D4D
Weighted Average (Luma)#565656
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#989898

Cold Blue Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 006C78. Complementary color is 780C00

Complementary Palette

The complement of Cold Blue is Barn Red with the hex code #780C00. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #006C78 color is offered by #780C00. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (006C78, 003078 and 007848)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Cold Blue (#006C78) are Catalina Blue (#003078) and Philippine Green (#007848). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Cold Blue with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (006C78, 780030 and 784800)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Cold Blue (#006C78) are #780030 (Burgundy) and #784800 (Dark Bronze). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (006C78, 78006C and 6C7800)

Triadic Palette

Cold Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #78006C (Philippine Violet) and #6C7800 (Bronze Yellow) along with #006C78 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (006C78, 78006C, 780C00 and 00780C)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Cold Blue has four colors - #78006C (Philippine Violet), #780C00 (Barn Red) and #00780C (Green) in addition to the base color (#006C78). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (006C78, 480078, 780C00 and 307800)

Square Palette

Cold Blue square color palette has #480078 (Indigo), #780C00 (Barn Red) and #307800 (Metallic Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Rainbow color

Cold Blue Color Rainbow Palette

Our Cold Blue rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of Cold Blue Color

Tints

  • Transparent 338993338993
  • Transparent 4D98A14D98A1
  • Transparent 66A7AE66A7AE
  • Transparent 80B6BC80B6BC
  • Transparent 99C4C999C4C9
  • Transparent B3D3D7B3D3D7
  • Transparent CCE2E4CCE2E4
  • Transparent E6F0F2E6F0F2

Tones

  • Transparent 1A707A1A707A
  • Transparent 26727A26727A
  • Transparent 33747B33747B
  • Transparent 40767C40767C
  • Transparent 4D787D4D787D
  • Transparent 5A7A7E5A7A7E
  • Transparent 667C7E667C7E
  • Transparent 737E7F737E7F

Shades

  • Transparent 005660005660
  • Transparent 004C54004C54
  • Transparent 004148004148
  • Transparent 00363C00363C
  • Transparent 002B30002B30
  • Transparent 002024002024
  • Transparent 001618001618
  • Transparent 000B0C000B0C

Cold Blue Color Patterns

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    Cold Blue Gingham Checks

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    Cold Blue Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cold Blue Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cold Blue Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cold Blue Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cold Blue Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cold Blue Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cold Blue Plaid Pattern


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