#6C74AE Hex Code
Color Name: Glaucous
What is hex #6C74AE Color?
The color name of hex code #6C74AE is Glaucous. The RGB values are (108, 116, 174) which means it is composed of
27% red, 29% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:38 M:33 Y:0 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6C74AE has a hue of 233°, 38% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
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 #6C74AE Color Codes
| Color Name | Glaucous |
| RGB Values | (108, 116, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (38%, 33%, 0%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (233°, 38%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #938B51 [Dark Tan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7456 C |
| Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
| Complementary Color | #AEA66C [Olive Green] |
| #6C74AE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #858585 |
| Desaturated | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Hex #6C74AE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6C74AE is #AEA66C which is called Olive Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6C74AE color is offered by #AEA66C. 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 #6C74AE are #856CAE and #6C95AE, called Middle Blue Purple and Crystal Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6C74AE 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 #6C74AE are #AE856C (Light Taupe) and #95AE6C (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
#6C74AE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AE6C74 (Rose Gold) and #74AE6C (Bud Green) along with #6C74AE, 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 #6C74AE has #AE6C74 (Rose Gold), #AEA66C (Olive Green) and #6CAEA6 (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 #6C74AE contains #AE6C95 (Pearly Purple), #AEA66C (Olive Green) and #6CAE85 (Shiny Shamrock). 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 #6C74AE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6C74AE 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 6C74AE Color
Tints
8990BE- 989EC6
- A7ACCE
- B6BAD7
- C4C7DF
- D3D5E7
- E2E3EF
- F0F1F7
Tones
- 7076A5
- 7278A0
- 74799C
- 767A97
- 787B92
- 7A7C8E
- 7C7E89
- 7E7F85
Shades
- 565D8B
- 4C517A
- 414668
- 363A57
- 2B2E46
- 202334
- 161723
- 0B0C11
#6C74AE Color Patterns
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#6C74AE Gingham Checks
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#6C74AE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6C74AE Honeycomb Pattern
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#6C74AE Leaves Pattern
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#6C74AE Houndstooth Pattern
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#6C74AE Trellis Pattern
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#6C74AE 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.
