#6A8CB1 Hex Code
Color Name: Glaucous
What is hex #6A8CB1 Color?
The color name of hex code #6A8CB1 is Glaucous. The RGB values are (106, 140, 177) which means it is composed of
25% red, 33% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:40 M:21 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6A8CB1 has a hue of 211°, 40% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #6A8CB1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Glaucous |
| RGB Values | (106, 140, 177) |
| CMYK Values | (40%, 21%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (211°, 40%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #95734E [Pale Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7682 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #B18F6A [Light Taupe] |
| #6A8CB1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8D8D8D |
| Desaturated | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BABABA |
Hex #6A8CB1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6A8CB1 is #B18F6A which is called Light Taupe. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6A8CB1 color is offered by #B18F6A. 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 #6A8CB1 are #6C6AB1 and #6AB0B1, called Blue-Violet (Crayola) and Crystal Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6A8CB1 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 #6A8CB1 are #B16C6A (Copper Penny) and #B0B16A (Dark Khaki). 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
#6A8CB1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B16A8C (Turkish Rose) and #8CB16A (Asparagus) along with #6A8CB1, 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 #6A8CB1 has #B16A8C (Turkish Rose), #B18F6A (Light Taupe) and #6AB18F (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 #6A8CB1 contains #B16AB0 (Pearly Purple), #B18F6A (Light Taupe) and #6AB16C (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 #6A8CB1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6A8CB1 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 6A8CB1 Color
Tints
88A3C1- 97AFC8
- A6BAD0
- B5C6D8
- C3D1E0
- D2DDE8
- E1E8EF
- F0F4F7
Tones
- 6E8AA7
- 7188A2
- 73879D
- 758699
- 778594
- 79848F
- 7C828A
- 7E8185
Shades
- 55708E
- 4A627C
- 40546A
- 354659
- 2A3847
- 202A35
- 151C23
- 0B0E12
#6A8CB1 Color Patterns
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#6A8CB1 Gingham Checks
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#6A8CB1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6A8CB1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#6A8CB1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#6A8CB1 Leaves Pattern
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#6A8CB1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#6A8CB1 Trellis Pattern
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#6A8CB1 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.
