#696A66 Hex Code
Color Name: Dim Gray
What is hex #696A66 Color?
The color name of hex code #696A66 is Dim Gray. The RGB values are (105, 106, 102) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:4 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #696A66 has a hue of 75°, 4% 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 #696A66 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dim Gray |
| RGB Values | (105, 106, 102) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 4%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (75°, 4%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #969599 [Spanish Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 10 C |
| Closest RAL | 7005 [Mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #67666A [Granite Gray] |
| #696A66 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #686868 |
| Desaturated | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A6A6A6 |
Hex #696A66 Color Palettes
696A66 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #696A66 is #67666A which is called Granite Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #696A66 color is offered by #67666A. 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 #696A66 are #676A66 and #6A6966, called Granite Gray and Dim Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #696A66 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 #696A66 are #66676A (Granite Gray) and #69666A (Dim 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
#696A66 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #66696A (Dim Gray) and #6A6669 (Dim Gray) along with #696A66, 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 #696A66 has #66696A (Dim Gray), #67666A (Granite Gray) and #6A6766 (Granite Gray). 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 #696A66 contains #666A69 (Dim Gray), #67666A (Granite Gray) and #6A6667 (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 #696A66 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #696A66 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 696A66 Color
Tints
878885- 969794
- A5A6A3
- B4B5B3
- C3C3C2
- D2D2D1
- E1E1E0
- F0F0F0
Tones
- 6E6E6B
- 70716E
- 727370
- 757573
- 777776
- 797978
- 7B7C7B
- 7E7E7D
Shades
- 545552
- 4A4A47
- 3F403D
- 353533
- 2A2A29
- 20201F
- 151514
- 0B0B0A
#696A66 Color Patterns
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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.
