#66729E Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Blue-Gray
What is hex #66729E Color?
The color name of hex code #66729E is Dark Blue-Gray. The RGB values are (102, 114, 158) which means it is composed of
27% red, 30% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:36 M:28 Y:0 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #66729E has a hue of 227°, 35% saturation and a brightness value of 62%.
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 #66729E Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Blue-Gray |
| RGB Values | (102, 114, 158) |
| CMYK Values | (36%, 28%, 0%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 35%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #998D61 [Beaver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7668 C |
| Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9E9266 [Beaver] |
| #66729E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7D7D7D |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #66729E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #66729E is #9E9266 which is called Beaver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #66729E color is offered by #9E9266. 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 #66729E are #76669E and #668E9E, called Dark Blue-Gray and Desaturated Cyan, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #66729E 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 #66729E are #9E7666 (Blast-Off Bronze) and #8E9E66 (Moss 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
#66729E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9E6672 (Rose Dust) and #729E66 (Russian Green) along with #66729E, 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 #66729E has #9E6672 (Rose Dust), #9E9266 (Beaver) and #669E92 (Desaturated Cyan). 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 #66729E contains #9E668E (Antique Fuchsia), #9E9266 (Beaver) and #669E76 (Oxley). 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 #66729E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #66729E 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 66729E Color
Tints
858EB1- 949CBB
- A3AAC5
- B3B9CF
- C2C7D8
- D1D5E2
- E0E3EC
- F0F1F5
Tones
- 6B7598
- 6E7695
- 707892
- 73798F
- 767A8C
- 787C89
- 7B7D86
- 7D7F83
Shades
- 525B7E
- 47506F
- 3D445F
- 33394F
- 292E3F
- 1F222F
- 141720
- 0A0B10
#66729E Color Patterns
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#66729E Gingham Checks
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#66729E Honeycomb Pattern
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#66729E Houndstooth 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.
