#5C756E Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet
What is hex #5C756E Color?
The color name of hex code #5C756E is Cadet. The RGB values are (92, 117, 110) 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:6 K:54. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5C756E has a hue of 163°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 46%.
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 #5C756E Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet |
| RGB Values | (92, 117, 110) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 0%, 6%, 54%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (163°, 21%, 46%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #A38A91 [English Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5487 C |
| Closest RAL | 7031 [Blue grey] |
| Complementary Color | #755C63 [Deep Taupe] |
| #5C756E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6A6A6A |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6F6F6F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AAAAAA |
Hex #5C756E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5C756E is #755C63 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 #5C756E color is offered by #755C63. 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 #5C756E are #5C7075 and #5C7562, called Cadet and Axolotl, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5C756E 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 #5C756E are #755C70 (Old Lavender) and #75625C (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
#5C756E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6E5C75 (Old Lavender) and #756E5C (Pastel Brown) along with #5C756E, 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 #5C756E has #6E5C75 (Old Lavender), #755C63 (Deep Taupe) and #63755C (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 #5C756E contains #625C75 (Black Coral), #755C63 (Deep Taupe) and #70755C (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 #5C756E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5C756E 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 5C756E Color
Tints
7D918B- 8D9E9A
- 9DACA8
- AEBAB7
- BEC8C5
- CED6D4
- DEE3E2
- EFF1F1
Tones
- 637772
- 677873
- 6A7975
- 6E7B77
- 727C79
- 757D7B
- 797E7C
- 7C7F7E
Shades
- 4A5E58
- 40524D
- 374642
- 2E3B37
- 252F2C
- 1C2321
- 121716
- 090C0B
#5C756E Color Patterns
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#5C756E Gingham Checks
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#5C756E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#5C756E Polka Dots Pattern
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#5C756E Honeycomb Pattern
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#5C756E Leaves Pattern
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#5C756E Houndstooth Pattern
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#5C756E Trellis Pattern
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#5C756E 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.
