#668F8F Hex Code
Color Name: Steel Teal
What is hex #668F8F Color?
The color name of hex code #668F8F is Steel Teal. The RGB values are (102, 143, 143) which means it is composed of
26% red, 37% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:29 M:0 Y:0 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #668F8F has a hue of 180°, 29% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
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 #668F8F Color Codes
| Color Name | Steel Teal |
| RGB Values | (102, 143, 143) |
| CMYK Values | (29%, 0%, 0%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 29%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #997070 [Bazaar] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7544 C |
| Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8F6666 [Copper Rose] |
| #668F8F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #818181 |
| Desaturated | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BABABA |
Hex #668F8F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #668F8F is #8F6666 which is called Copper Rose. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #668F8F color is offered by #8F6666. 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 #668F8F are #667B8F and #668F7B, called Slate Gray and Oxley, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #668F8F 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 #668F8F are #8F667B (Antique Fuchsia) and #8F7B66 (Shadow). 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
#668F8F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8F668F (French Lilac) and #8F8F66 (Moss Green) along with #668F8F, 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 #668F8F has #8F668F (French Lilac), #8F6666 (Copper Rose) and #668F66 (Russian Green). 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 #668F8F contains #7B668F (French Lilac), #8F6666 (Copper Rose) and #7B8F66 (Camouflage 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 #668F8F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #668F8F 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 668F8F Color
Tints
85A5A5- 94B1B1
- A3BCBC
- B3C7C7
- C2D2D2
- D1DDDD
- E0E9E9
- F0F4F4
Tones
- 6B8C8C
- 6E8B8B
- 708989
- 738888
- 768686
- 788585
- 7B8383
- 7D8282
Shades
- 527272
- 476464
- 3D5656
- 334848
- 293939
- 1F2B2B
- 141D1D
- 0A0E0E
#668F8F Color Patterns
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#668F8F Gingham Checks
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#668F8F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#668F8F Polka Dots Pattern
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#668F8F Honeycomb Pattern
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#668F8F Leaves Pattern
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#668F8F Houndstooth Pattern
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#668F8F Trellis Pattern
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#668F8F Plaid Pattern
#668F8F Color Interior Ideas
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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.
