#6799CC Hex Code
Color Name: Blue-Gray
What is hex #6799CC Color?
The color name of hex code #6799CC is Blue-Gray. The RGB values are (103, 153, 204) which means it is composed of
22% red, 33% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:50 M:25 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6799CC has a hue of 210°, 50% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #6799CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue-Gray |
| RGB Values | (103, 153, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (50%, 25%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 50%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #986633 [Coconut] |
| Closest Pantone® | 549 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CC9A67 [Brown Yellow] |
| #6799CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #6799CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6799CC is #CC9A67 which is called Brown Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6799CC color is offered by #CC9A67. 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 #6799CC are #6867CC and #67CCCC, called Slate Blue and Sea Serpent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6799CC 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 #6799CC are #CC6867 (Fuzzy Wuzzy) and #CCCC67 (Chinese 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
#6799CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC6799 (Wild Orchid) and #99CC67 (Pistachio) along with #6799CC, 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 #6799CC has #CC6799 (Wild Orchid), #CC9A67 (Brown Yellow) and #67CC9A (Medium Aquamarine). 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 #6799CC contains #CC67CC (Deep Mauve), #CC9A67 (Brown Yellow) and #67CC68 (Mantis). 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 #6799CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6799CC 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 6799CC Color
Tints
85ADD6- 95B8DB
- A4C2E0
- B3CCE6
- C2D6EB
- D1E0F0
- E1EBF5
- F0F5FA
Tones
- 6C94BD
- 6F92B5
- 718FAE
- 748DA6
- 768A9E
- 798897
- 7B858F
- 7E8388
Shades
- 527AA3
- 486B8F
- 3E5C7A
- 344D66
- 293D52
- 1F2E3D
- 151F29
- 0A0F14
#6799CC Color Patterns
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#6799CC Gingham Checks
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#6799CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6799CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#6799CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#6799CC Leaves Pattern
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#6799CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#6799CC Trellis Pattern
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#6799CC Plaid Pattern
#6799CC 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.
