#5A6F59 Hex Code
Color Name: Axolotl
What is hex #5A6F59 Color?
The color name of hex code #5A6F59 is Axolotl. The RGB values are (90, 111, 89) which means it is composed of
31% red, 38% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:0 Y:20 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5A6F59 has a hue of 117°, 20% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
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 #5A6F59 Color Codes
| Color Name | Axolotl |
| RGB Values | (90, 111, 89) |
| CMYK Values | (19%, 0%, 20%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (117°, 20%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #A590A6 [Heliotrope Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7009 [Green grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6E596F [Granite Gray] |
| #5A6F59 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #616161 |
| Desaturated | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A6A6A6 |
Hex #5A6F59 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5A6F59 is #6E596F which is called Granite Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5A6F59 color is offered by #6E596F. 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 #5A6F59 are #596F63 and #656F59, called Axolotl and Axolotl, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5A6F59 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 #5A6F59 are #63596F (Granite Gray) and #6F5965 (Granite Gray). 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
#5A6F59 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #595A6F (Black Coral) and #6F595A (Wenge) along with #5A6F59, 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 #5A6F59 has #595A6F (Black Coral), #6E596F (Granite Gray) and #6F6E59 (Axolotl). 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 #5A6F59 contains #59656F (Black Coral), #6E596F (Granite Gray) and #6F6359 (Granite Gray). 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 #5A6F59 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5A6F59 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 5A6F59 Color
Tints
7B8C7A- 8C9A8B
- 9CA99B
- ADB7AC
- BDC5BD
- CED4CD
- DEE2DE
- EFF1EE
Tones
- 627261
- 657465
- 697669
- 6D786D
- 717970
- 757B74
- 787D78
- 7C7E7C
Shades
- 485947
- 3F4E3E
- 364335
- 2D382D
- 242C24
- 1B211B
- 121612
- 090B09
#5A6F59 Color Patterns
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#5A6F59 Gingham Checks
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#5A6F59 Honeycomb Pattern
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#5A6F59 Leaves Pattern
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#5A6F59 Houndstooth Pattern
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#5A6F59 Trellis Pattern
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#5A6F59 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.
