#6A566F Hex Code
Color Name: Granite Gray
What is hex #6A566F Color?
The color name of hex code #6A566F is Granite Gray. The RGB values are (106, 86, 111) which means it is composed of
35% red, 28% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:23 Y:0 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6A566F has a hue of 288°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 44%.
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 #6A566F Color Codes
| Color Name | Granite Gray |
| RGB Values | (106, 86, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 23%, 0%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (288°, 23%, 44%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #95A990 [Morning Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 668 C |
| Closest RAL | 7031 [Blue grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5B6F56 [Axolotl] |
| #6A566F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5F5F5F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9D9D9D |
Hex #6A566F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6A566F is #5B6F56 which is called Axolotl. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6A566F color is offered by #5B6F56. 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 #6A566F are #6F5668 and #5E566F, called Deep Taupe and Black Coral, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6A566F 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 #6A566F are #686F56 (Axolotl) and #566F5E (Axolotl). 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
#6A566F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6F6A56 (Boy Red) and #566F6A (Cadet) along with #6A566F, 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 #6A566F has #6F6A56 (Boy Red), #5B6F56 (Axolotl) and #565B6F (Black Coral). 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 #6A566F contains #6F5E56 (Wenge), #5B6F56 (Axolotl) and #56686F (Cadet). 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 #6A566F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6A566F 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 6A566F Color
Tints
88788C- 97899A
- A69AA9
- B5ABB7
- C3BBC5
- D2CCD4
- E1DDE2
- F0EEF1
Tones
- 6E5E72
- 716374
- 736776
- 756B78
- 776F79
- 79737B
- 7C787D
- 7E7C7E
Shades
- 554559
- 4A3C4E
- 403443
- 352B38
- 2A222C
- 201A21
- 151116
- 0B090B
#6A566F Color Patterns
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#6A566F Gingham Checks
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#6A566F Honeycomb Pattern
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#6A566F Leaves Pattern
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#6A566F Houndstooth Pattern
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#6A566F Trellis Pattern
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#6A566F 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.
