#6970BD Hex Code
Color Name: Toolbox
What is hex #6970BD Color?
The color name of hex code #6970BD is Toolbox. The RGB values are (105, 112, 189) which means it is composed of
26% red, 28% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:44 M:41 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6970BD has a hue of 235°, 44% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #6970BD Color Codes
| Color Name | Toolbox |
| RGB Values | (105, 112, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (44%, 41%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (235°, 44%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6666CC |
| Inverse Color | #968F42 [Dark Tan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 272 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #BDB669 [Dark Khaki] |
| #6970BD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #878787 |
| Desaturated | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AEAEAE |
Hex #6970BD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6970BD is #BDB669 which is called Dark Khaki. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6970BD color is offered by #BDB669. 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 #6970BD are #8C69BD and #699ABD, called Middle Blue Purple and Cerulean Frost, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6970BD 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 #6970BD are #BD8C69 (Light Taupe) and #9ABD69 (Olivine). 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
#6970BD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BD6970 (Rose Gold) and #70BD69 (Mantis) along with #6970BD, 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 #6970BD has #BD6970 (Rose Gold), #BDB669 (Dark Khaki) and #69BDB6 (Moonstone Blue). 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 #6970BD contains #BD699A (Pearly Purple), #BDB669 (Dark Khaki) and #69BD8C (Iguana Green). 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 #6970BD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6970BD 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 6970BD Color
Tints
878DCA- 969BD1
- A5A9D7
- B4B8DE
- C3C6E5
- D2D4EB
- E1E2F2
- F0F1F8
Tones
- 6E73B1
- 7075AB
- 7276A5
- 75789F
- 777A98
- 797B92
- 7B7D8C
- 7E7E86
Shades
- 545A97
- 4A4E84
- 3F4371
- 35385F
- 2A2D4C
- 202239
- 151626
- 0B0B13
#6970BD Color Patterns
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#6970BD Gingham Checks
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#6970BD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6970BD Polka Dots Pattern
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#6970BD Honeycomb Pattern
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#6970BD Leaves Pattern
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#6970BD Houndstooth Pattern
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#6970BD Trellis Pattern
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#6970BD Plaid Pattern
#6970BD 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.
