#66789C Hex Code
Color Name: Slate Gray
What is hex #66789C Color?
The color name of hex code #66789C is Slate Gray. The RGB values are (102, 120, 156) which means it is composed of
27% red, 32% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:35 M:23 Y:0 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #66789C has a hue of 220°, 35% saturation and a brightness value of 61%.
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.
Download Slate Gray Solid Color Background
Hex #66789C Color Codes
| Color Name | Slate Gray |
| RGB Values | (102, 120, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (35%, 23%, 0%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (220°, 35%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #998763 [Beaver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7667 C |
| Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9C8A66 [Beaver] |
| #66789C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7E7E7E |
| Desaturated | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #66789C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #66789C is #9C8A66 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 #66789C color is offered by #9C8A66. 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 #66789C are #6F669C and #66939C, called Dark Blue-Gray and Desaturated Cyan, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #66789C 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 #66789C are #9C6F66 (Dark Chestnut) and #939C66 (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
#66789C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9C6678 (Rose Dust) and #789C66 (Russian Green) along with #66789C, 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 #66789C has #9C6678 (Rose Dust), #9C8A66 (Beaver) and #669C8A (Polished Pine). 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 #66789C contains #9C6693 (Mountbatten Pink), #9C8A66 (Beaver) and #669C6F (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 #66789C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #66789C 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 66789C Color
Tints
8593B0- 94A1BA
- A3AEC4
- B3BCCE
- C2C9D7
- D1D7E1
- E0E4EB
- F0F2F5
Tones
- 6B7A96
- 6E7A94
- 707B91
- 737C8E
- 767D8B
- 787E88
- 7B7E86
- 7D7F83
Shades
- 52607D
- 47546D
- 3D485E
- 333C4E
- 29303E
- 1F242F
- 14181F
- 0A0C10
#66789C Color Patterns
-
#66789C Gingham Checks
-
#66789C Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#66789C Polka Dots Pattern
-
#66789C Honeycomb Pattern
-
#66789C Leaves Pattern
-
#66789C Houndstooth Pattern
-
#66789C Trellis Pattern
-
#66789C Plaid Pattern
#66789C Color Interior Ideas
#66789C Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#66789C Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#66789C Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#66789C Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
