#6E798C Hex Code
Color Name: Slate Gray
What is hex #6E798C Color?
The color name of hex code #6E798C is Slate Gray. The RGB values are (110, 121, 140) which means it is composed of
30% red, 33% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:14 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6E798C has a hue of 218°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #6E798C Color Codes
| Color Name | Slate Gray |
| RGB Values | (110, 121, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 14%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 21%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #918673 [Cinereous] |
| Closest Pantone® | 444 C |
| Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8C816E [Cinereous] |
| #6E798C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7C7C7C |
| Desaturated | #7D7D7D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #6E798C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6E798C is #8C816E which is called Cinereous. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6E798C color is offered by #8C816E. 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 #6E798C are #726E8C and #6E888C, called Rhythm and Slate Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6E798C 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 #6E798C are #8C726E (Bazaar) and #888C6E (Artichoke). 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
#6E798C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8C6E79 (Bazaar) and #798C6E (Camouflage Green) along with #6E798C, 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 #6E798C has #8C6E79 (Bazaar), #8C816E (Cinereous) and #6E8C81 (Xanadu). 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 #6E798C contains #8C6E88 (Chinese Violet), #8C816E (Cinereous) and #6E8C72 (Xanadu). 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 #6E798C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6E798C 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 6E798C Color
Tints
8B94A3- 9AA1AF
- A8AFBA
- B7BCC6
- C5C9D1
- D4D7DD
- E2E4E8
- F1F2F4
Tones
- 727A8A
- 737B88
- 757C87
- 777D86
- 797D85
- 7B7E84
- 7C7F82
- 7E7F81
Shades
- 586170
- 4D5562
- 424954
- 373D46
- 2C3038
- 21242A
- 16181C
- 0B0C0E
#6E798C Color Patterns
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#6E798C Gingham Checks
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#6E798C Honeycomb Pattern
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#6E798C Houndstooth Pattern
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#6E798C Trellis Pattern
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#6E798C 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.
