#656E89 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Blue-Gray
What is hex #656E89 Color?
The color name of hex code #656E89 is Dark Blue-Gray. The RGB values are (101, 110, 137) which means it is composed of
29% red, 32% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:20 Y:0 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #656E89 has a hue of 225°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 54%.
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 #656E89 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Blue-Gray |
| RGB Values | (101, 110, 137) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 20%, 0%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 26%, 54%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #9A9176 [Artichoke] |
| Closest Pantone® | 444 C |
| Closest RAL | 4012 [Pearl blackberry] |
| Complementary Color | #898065 [Shadow] |
| #656E89 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #747474 |
| Desaturated | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AAAAAA |
Hex #656E89 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #656E89 is #898065 which is called Shadow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #656E89 color is offered by #898065. 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 #656E89 are #6E6589 and #658089, called Dark Blue-Gray and Steel Teal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #656E89 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 #656E89 are #896E65 (Shadow) and #808965 (Camouflage Green). 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
#656E89 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #89656E (Mauve Taupe) and #6E8965 (Russian Green) along with #656E89, 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 #656E89 has #89656E (Mauve Taupe), #898065 (Shadow) and #658980 (Steel Teal). 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 #656E89 contains #896580 (Chinese Violet), #898065 (Shadow) and #65896E (Russian Green). 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 #656E89 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #656E89 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 656E89 Color
Tints
848BA1- 939AAC
- A3A8B8
- B2B7C4
- C1C5D0
- D1D4DC
- E0E2E7
- F0F1F3
Tones
- 6A7287
- 6D7386
- 707585
- 737785
- 757984
- 787B83
- 7B7C82
- 7D7E81
Shades
- 51586E
- 474D60
- 3D4252
- 333745
- 282C37
- 1E2129
- 14161B
- 0A0B0E
#656E89 Color Patterns
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#656E89 Gingham Checks
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#656E89 Houndstooth Pattern
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#656E89 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.