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#424E72 Hex Code

Color Name: Independence

What is hex #424E72 Color?

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The color name of hex code #424E72 is Independence. The RGB values are (66, 78, 114) which means it is composed of 26% red, 30% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:42 M:32 Y:0 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #424E72 has a hue of 225°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 45%.
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 #424E72 Color Codes

Color NameIndependence
RGB Values(66, 78, 114)
CMYK Values(42%, 32%, 0%, 55%)
HSV/HSB Values(225°, 42%, 45%)
Closest Web Safe#336666
Inverse Color#BDB18D [Khaki (HTML/CSS)]
Closest Pantone®7545 C
Closest RAL5000 [Violet blue]
Complementary Color#726642 [Boy Red]
#424E72 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#565656
Desaturated#5A5A5A
Weighted Average (Most Common)#4E4E4E
Weighted Average (Luma)#4E4E4E
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#919191

Hex #424E72 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 424E72. Complementary color is 726642

Complementary Palette

The complement of #424E72 is #726642 which is called Boy Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #424E72 color is offered by #726642. 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 (424E72, 4E4272 and 426672)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #424E72 are #4E4272 and #426672, called Cyber Grape and Deep Space Sparkle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #424E72 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (424E72, 724E42 and 667242)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #424E72 are #724E42 (Mud) and #667242 (Boy Red). 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 (424E72, 72424E and 4E7242)

Triadic Palette

#424E72 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #72424E (Deep Tuscan Red) and #4E7242 (Fern Green) along with #424E72, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (424E72, 72424E, 726642 and 427266)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #424E72 has #72424E (Deep Tuscan Red), #726642 (Boy Red) and #427266 (Hooker's 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.

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Square color palette with (424E72, 724266, 726642 and 42724E)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #424E72 contains #724266 (Deep Ruby), #726642 (Boy Red) and #42724E (Amazon). 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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Hex #424E72 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #424E72 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 424E72 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 68718E68718E
  • Transparent 7B839C7B839C
  • Transparent 8E95AA8E95AA
  • Transparent A1A7B9A1A7B9
  • Transparent B3B8C7B3B8C7
  • Transparent C6CAD5C6CAD5
  • Transparent D9DCE3D9DCE3
  • Transparent ECEDF1ECEDF1

Tones

  • Transparent 4E58754E5875
  • Transparent 555D76555D76
  • Transparent 5B62785B6278
  • Transparent 616779616779
  • Transparent 676C7A676C7A
  • Transparent 6D717C6D717C
  • Transparent 74767D74767D
  • Transparent 7A7B7F7A7B7F

Shades

  • Transparent 353E5B353E5B
  • Transparent 2E37502E3750
  • Transparent 282F44282F44
  • Transparent 212739212739
  • Transparent 1A1F2E1A1F2E
  • Transparent 141722141722
  • Transparent 0D10170D1017
  • Transparent 07080B07080B

#424E72 Color Patterns

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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.