#5C746B Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet
What is hex #5C746B Color?
The color name of hex code #5C746B is Cadet. The RGB values are (92, 116, 107) which means it is composed of
29% red, 37% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:0 Y:8 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5C746B has a hue of 158°, 21% 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 #5C746B Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet |
| RGB Values | (92, 116, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 0%, 8%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (158°, 21%, 45%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #A38B94 [Deep Amethyst] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7031 [Blue grey] |
| Complementary Color | #745C65 [Deep Taupe] |
| #5C746B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #696969 |
| Desaturated | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AAAAAA |
Hex #5C746B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5C746B is #745C65 which is called Deep Taupe. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5C746B color is offered by #745C65. 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 #5C746B are #5C7174 and #5C745F, called Cadet and Axolotl, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5C746B 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 #5C746B are #745C71 (Old Lavender) and #745F5C (Deep Taupe). 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
#5C746B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6B5C74 (Dim Gray) and #746B5C (Deep Taupe) along with #5C746B, 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 #5C746B has #6B5C74 (Dim Gray), #745C65 (Deep Taupe) and #65745C (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 #5C746B contains #5F5C74 (Black Coral), #745C65 (Deep Taupe) and #71745C (Axolotl). 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 #5C746B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5C746B 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 5C746B Color
Tints
7D9089- 8D9E97
- 9DACA6
- AEBAB5
- BEC7C4
- CED5D3
- DEE3E1
- EFF1F0
Tones
- 63766F
- 677871
- 6A7973
- 6E7A76
- 727B78
- 757C7A
- 797E7C
- 7C7F7E
Shades
- 4A5D56
- 40514B
- 374640
- 2E3A36
- 252E2B
- 1C2320
- 121715
- 090C0B
#5C746B Color Patterns
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#5C746B Gingham Checks
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#5C746B Polka Dots Pattern
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#5C746B Honeycomb Pattern
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#5C746B Leaves Pattern
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#5C746B Houndstooth Pattern
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#5C746B Trellis Pattern
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#5C746B 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.
