#6E727B Hex Code
Color Name: Sonic Silver
What is hex #6E727B Color?
The color name of hex code #6E727B is Sonic Silver. The RGB values are (110, 114, 123) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:7 Y:0 K:52. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6E727B has a hue of 222°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 48%.
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 #6E727B Color Codes
| Color Name | Sonic Silver |
| RGB Values | (110, 114, 123) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 7%, 0%, 52%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (222°, 11%, 48%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #918D84 [Philippine Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 9 C |
| Closest RAL | 4012 [Pearl blackberry] |
| Complementary Color | #7B776E [Sonic Silver] |
| #6E727B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #747474 |
| Desaturated | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ACACAC |
Hex #6E727B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6E727B is #7B776E which is called Sonic Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6E727B color is offered by #7B776E. 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 #6E727B are #716E7B and #6E797B, called Sonic Silver and AuroMetalSaurus, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6E727B 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 #6E727B are #7B716E (Dark Silver) and #797B6E (Sonic Silver). 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
#6E727B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7B6E72 (Old Lavender) and #727B6E (Nickel) along with #6E727B, 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 #6E727B has #7B6E72 (Old Lavender), #7B776E (Sonic Silver) and #6E7B77 (Smoke). 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 #6E727B contains #7B6E79 (Old Lavender), #7B776E (Sonic Silver) and #6E7B71 (Nickel). 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 #6E727B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6E727B 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 6E727B Color
Tints
8B8E95- 9A9CA3
- A8AAB0
- B7B9BD
- C5C7CA
- D4D5D7
- E2E3E5
- F1F1F2
Tones
- 72757C
- 73767D
- 75787D
- 77797E
- 797A7E
- 7B7C7F
- 7C7D7F
- 7E7F80
Shades
- 585B62
- 4D5056
- 42444A
- 37393E
- 2C2E31
- 212225
- 161719
- 0B0B0C
#6E727B Color Patterns
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#6E727B Gingham Checks
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#6E727B Polka Dots Pattern
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#6E727B Honeycomb Pattern
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#6E727B Houndstooth Pattern
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#6E727B Trellis Pattern
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#6E727B 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.
