#6A6A61 Hex Code
Color Name: Granite Gray
What is hex #6A6A61 Color?
The color name of hex code #6A6A61 is Granite Gray. The RGB values are (106, 106, 97) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:9 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6A6A61 has a hue of 60°, 8% 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 #6A6A61 Color Codes
| Color Name | Granite Gray |
| RGB Values | (106, 106, 97) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 9%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 8%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #95959E [Spanish Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 417 C |
| Closest RAL | 7039 [Quartz grey] |
| Complementary Color | #61616A [Granite Gray] |
| #6A6A61 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #676767 |
| Desaturated | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A6A6A6 |
Hex #6A6A61 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6A6A61 is #61616A 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 #6A6A61 color is offered by #61616A. 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 #6A6A61 are #666A61 and #6A6661, called Granite Gray and Granite Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6A6A61 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 #6A6A61 are #61666A (Granite Gray) and #66616A (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
#6A6A61 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #616A6A (Granite Gray) and #6A616A (Granite Gray) along with #6A6A61, 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 #6A6A61 has #616A6A (Granite Gray), #61616A (Granite Gray) and #6A6161 (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 #6A6A61 contains #616A66 (Granite Gray), #61616A (Granite Gray) and #6A6166 (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 #6A6A61 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6A6A61 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 6A6A61 Color
Tints
888881- 979790
- A6A6A0
- B5B5B0
- C3C3C0
- D2D2D0
- E1E1DF
- F0F0EF
Tones
- 6E6E67
- 71716A
- 73736D
- 757571
- 777774
- 797977
- 7C7C7A
- 7E7E7D
Shades
- 55554E
- 4A4A44
- 40403A
- 353531
- 2A2A27
- 20201D
- 151513
- 0B0B0A
#6A6A61 Color Patterns
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#6A6A61 Gingham Checks
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#6A6A61 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6A6A61 Polka Dots Pattern
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#6A6A61 Honeycomb Pattern
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#6A6A61 Leaves Pattern
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#6A6A61 Houndstooth Pattern
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#6A6A61 Trellis Pattern
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#6A6A61 Plaid Pattern
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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.
