#072B6B Hex Code
Color Name: Cool Black
What is hex #072B6B Color?
The color name of hex code #072B6B is Cool Black. The RGB values are (7, 43, 107) which means it is composed of
4% red, 27% green and 68% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:94 M:60 Y:0 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #072B6B has a hue of 218°, 93% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
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.
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Hex #072B6B Color Codes
| Color Name | Cool Black |
| RGB Values | (7, 43, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (94%, 60%, 0%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 93%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003366 |
| Inverse Color | #F8D494 [Caramel] |
| Closest Pantone® | 294 C |
| Closest RAL | 5002 [Ultramarine blue] |
| Complementary Color | #6B4707 [Violin Brown] |
| #072B6B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #343434 |
| Desaturated | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6A6A6A |
Hex #072B6B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #072B6B is #6B4707 which is called Violin Brown. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #072B6B color is offered by #6B4707. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #072B6B are #15076B and #075D6B, called Navy Blue and Blue Sapphire, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #072B6B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #072B6B are #6B1507 (Blood (Organ)) and #5D6B07 (Bronze Yellow). 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.
Triadic Palette
#072B6B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6B072B (Spanish Purple) and #2B6B07 (Metallic Green) along with #072B6B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #072B6B has #6B072B (Spanish Purple), #6B4707 (Violin Brown) and #076B47 (Bangladesh Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #072B6B contains #6B075D (French Plum), #6B4707 (Violin Brown) and #076B15 (Deep 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.
Hex #072B6B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #072B6B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 072B6B Color
Tints
395589- 516B97
- 6A80A6
- 8395B5
- 9CAAC4
- B5BFD3
- CDD5E1
- E6EAF0
Tones
- 1F3C6F
- 2B4571
- 374D73
- 445676
- 505E78
- 5C677A
- 686F7C
- 74787E
Shades
- 062256
- 051E4B
- 041A40
- 041636
- 03112B
- 020D20
- 010915
- 01040B
#072B6B Color Patterns
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#072B6B Gingham Checks
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#072B6B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#072B6B Polka Dots Pattern
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#072B6B Honeycomb Pattern
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#072B6B Leaves Pattern
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#072B6B Houndstooth Pattern
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#072B6B Trellis Pattern
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#072B6B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
