#696A5C Hex Code
Color Name: Granite Gray
What is hex #696A5C Color?
The color name of hex code #696A5C is Granite Gray. The RGB values are (105, 106, 92) which means it is composed of
35% red, 35% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:13 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #696A5C has a hue of 64°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
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 #696A5C Color Codes
| Color Name | Granite Gray |
| RGB Values | (105, 106, 92) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 13%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (64°, 13%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #9695A3 [Manatee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 417 C |
| Closest RAL | 7039 [Quartz grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5D5C6A [Black Coral] |
| #696A5C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A6A6A6 |
Hex #696A5C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #696A5C is #5D5C6A which is called Black Coral. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #696A5C color is offered by #5D5C6A. 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 #696A5C are #626A5C and #6A645C, called Granite Gray and Granite Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #696A5C 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 #696A5C are #5C626A (Black Coral) and #645C6A (Granite Gray). 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
#696A5C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5C696A (Granite Gray) and #6A5C69 (Granite Gray) along with #696A5C, 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 #696A5C has #5C696A (Granite Gray), #5D5C6A (Black Coral) and #6A5D5C (Wenge). 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 #696A5C contains #5C6A64 (Granite Gray), #5D5C6A (Black Coral) and #6A5C62 (Granite Gray). 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 #696A5C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #696A5C 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 696A5C Color
Tints
87887D- 96978D
- A5A69D
- B4B5AE
- C3C3BE
- D2D2CE
- E1E1DE
- F0F0EF
Tones
- 6E6E63
- 707167
- 72736A
- 75756E
- 777772
- 797975
- 7B7C79
- 7E7E7C
Shades
- 54554A
- 4A4A40
- 3F4037
- 35352E
- 2A2A25
- 20201C
- 151512
- 0B0B09
#696A5C Color Patterns
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#696A5C Gingham Checks
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#696A5C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#696A5C Polka Dots Pattern
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#696A5C Honeycomb Pattern
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#696A5C Leaves Pattern
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#696A5C Houndstooth Pattern
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#696A5C Trellis Pattern
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#696A5C Plaid Pattern
#696A5C 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.