#5E7072 Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet
What is hex #5E7072 Color?
The color name of hex code #5E7072 is Cadet. The RGB values are (94, 112, 114) which means it is composed of
29% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:2 Y:0 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5E7072 has a hue of 186°, 18% 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 #5E7072 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet |
| RGB Values | (94, 112, 114) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 2%, 0%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (186°, 18%, 45%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #A18F8D [Grullo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5487 C |
| Closest RAL | 7031 [Blue grey] |
| Complementary Color | #72605E [Deep Taupe] |
| #5E7072 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6B6B6B |
| Desaturated | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A8A8A8 |
Hex #5E7072 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5E7072 is #72605E 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 #5E7072 color is offered by #72605E. 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 #5E7072 are #5E6672 and #5E726A, called Black Coral and Dim Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5E7072 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 #5E7072 are #725E66 (Deep Taupe) and #726A5E (Dim 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
#5E7072 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #725E70 (Old Lavender) and #70725E (Axolotl) along with #5E7072, 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 #5E7072 has #725E70 (Old Lavender), #72605E (Deep Taupe) and #5E7260 (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 #5E7072 contains #6A5E72 (Dim Gray), #72605E (Deep Taupe) and #66725E (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 #5E7072 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5E7072 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 5E7072 Color
Tints
7E8D8E- 8E9B9C
- 9EA9AA
- AFB8B9
- BFC6C7
- CFD4D5
- DFE2E3
- EFF1F1
Tones
- 657375
- 687576
- 6C7678
- 6F7879
- 727A7A
- 767B7C
- 797D7D
- 7D7E7F
Shades
- 4B5A5B
- 424E50
- 384344
- 2F3839
- 262D2E
- 1C2222
- 131617
- 090B0B
#5E7072 Color Patterns
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#5E7072 Gingham Checks
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#5E7072 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#5E7072 Polka Dots Pattern
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#5E7072 Honeycomb Pattern
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#5E7072 Leaves Pattern
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#5E7072 Houndstooth Pattern
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#5E7072 Trellis Pattern
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#5E7072 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.
