#6973BD Hex Code
Color Name: Toolbox
What is hex #6973BD Color?
The color name of hex code #6973BD is Toolbox. The RGB values are (105, 115, 189) which means it is composed of
26% red, 28% green and 46% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:44 M:39 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6973BD has a hue of 233°, 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 #6973BD Color Codes
| Color Name | Toolbox |
| RGB Values | (105, 115, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (44%, 39%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (233°, 44%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6666CC |
| Inverse Color | #968C42 [Dark Tan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 272 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #BDB369 [Dark Khaki] |
| #6973BD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Hex #6973BD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6973BD is #BDB369 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 #6973BD color is offered by #BDB369. 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 #6973BD are #8969BD and #699DBD, called Middle Blue Purple and Cerulean Frost, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6973BD 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 #6973BD are #BD8969 (Light Taupe) and #9DBD69 (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
#6973BD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BD6973 (Rose Gold) and #73BD69 (Mantis) along with #6973BD, 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 #6973BD has #BD6973 (Rose Gold), #BDB369 (Dark Khaki) and #69BDB3 (Green Sheen). 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 #6973BD contains #BD699D (Pearly Purple), #BDB369 (Dark Khaki) and #69BD89 (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 #6973BD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6973BD 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 6973BD Color
Tints
878FCA- 969DD1
- A5ABD7
- B4B9DE
- C3C7E5
- D2D5EB
- E1E3F2
- F0F1F8
Tones
- 6E76B1
- 7077AB
- 7278A5
- 757A9F
- 777B98
- 797C92
- 7B7D8C
- 7E7F86
Shades
- 545C97
- 4A5184
- 3F4571
- 353A5F
- 2A2E4C
- 202339
- 151726
- 0B0C13
#6973BD Color Patterns
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#6973BD Gingham Checks
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#6973BD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6973BD Polka Dots Pattern
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#6973BD Honeycomb Pattern
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#6973BD Leaves Pattern
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#6973BD Houndstooth Pattern
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#6973BD Trellis Pattern
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#6973BD Plaid Pattern
#6973BD 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.
