#696E7F Hex Code
Color Name: Nickel
What is hex #696E7F Color?
The color name of hex code #696E7F is Nickel. The RGB values are (105, 110, 127) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:13 Y:0 K:50. In the HSV/HSB scale, #696E7F has a hue of 226°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 50%.
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 #696E7F Color Codes
| Color Name | Nickel |
| RGB Values | (105, 110, 127) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 13%, 0%, 50%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 17%, 50%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #969180 [Artichoke] |
| Closest Pantone® | 424 C |
| Closest RAL | 4012 [Pearl blackberry] |
| Complementary Color | #7F7A69 [Camouflage Green] |
| #696E7F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #727272 |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AAAAAA |
Hex #696E7F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #696E7F is #7F7A69 which is called Camouflage Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #696E7F color is offered by #7F7A69. 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 #696E7F are #6F697F and #69797F, called Old Lavender and AuroMetalSaurus, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #696E7F 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 #696E7F are #7F6F69 (Dark Silver) and #797F69 (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
#696E7F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7F696E (Old Lavender) and #6E7F69 (Camouflage Green) along with #696E7F, 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 #696E7F has #7F696E (Old Lavender), #7F7A69 (Camouflage Green) and #697F7A (AuroMetalSaurus). 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 #696E7F contains #7F6979 (Old Lavender), #7F7A69 (Camouflage Green) and #697F6F (Smoke). 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 #696E7F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #696E7F 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 696E7F Color
Tints
878B99- 969AA5
- A5A8B2
- B4B7BF
- C3C5CC
- D2D4D9
- E1E2E5
- F0F1F2
Tones
- 6E727F
- 70737F
- 72757F
- 757780
- 777980
- 797B80
- 7B7C80
- 7E7E80
Shades
- 545866
- 4A4D59
- 3F424C
- 353740
- 2A2C33
- 202126
- 151619
- 0B0B0D
#696E7F Color Patterns
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#696E7F Gingham Checks
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#696E7F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#696E7F Polka Dots Pattern
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#696E7F Honeycomb Pattern
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#696E7F Leaves Pattern
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#696E7F Houndstooth Pattern
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#696E7F Trellis Pattern
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#696E7F 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.
