#696B4F Hex Code
Color Name: Boy Red
What is hex #696B4F Color?
The color name of hex code #696B4F is Boy Red. The RGB values are (105, 107, 79) which means it is composed of
36% red, 37% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:26 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #696B4F has a hue of 64°, 26% 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 #696B4F Color Codes
| Color Name | Boy Red |
| RGB Values | (105, 107, 79) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 26%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (64°, 26%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #9694B0 [Manatee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 405 C |
| Closest RAL | 7039 [Quartz grey] |
| Complementary Color | #514F6B [Independence] |
| #696B4F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #616161 |
| Desaturated | #5D5D5D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A6A6A6 |
Hex #696B4F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #696B4F is #514F6B which is called Independence. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #696B4F color is offered by #514F6B. 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 #696B4F are #5B6B4F and #6B5F4F, called Ebony and Boy Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #696B4F 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 #696B4F are #4F5B6B (Black Coral) and #5F4F6B (Independence). 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
#696B4F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4F696B (Stormcloud) and #6B4F69 (Granite Gray) along with #696B4F, 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 #696B4F has #4F696B (Stormcloud), #514F6B (Independence) and #6B514F (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 #696B4F contains #4F6B5F (Stormcloud), #514F6B (Independence) and #6B4F5B (Wenge). 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 #696B4F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #696B4F 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 696B4F Color
Tints
878972- 969784
- A5A695
- B4B5A7
- C3C4B9
- D2D3CA
- E1E1DC
- F0F0ED
Tones
- 6E6F59
- 70715E
- 727363
- 757668
- 77786C
- 797A71
- 7B7C76
- 7E7E7B
Shades
- 54563F
- 4A4B37
- 3F402F
- 353628
- 2A2B20
- 202018
- 151510
- 0B0B08
#696B4F Color Patterns
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#696B4F Gingham Checks
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#696B4F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#696B4F Polka Dots Pattern
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#696B4F Honeycomb Pattern
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#696B4F Leaves Pattern
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#696B4F Houndstooth Pattern
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#696B4F Trellis Pattern
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#696B4F Plaid Pattern
#696B4F 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.
