#6AA3AD Hex Code
Color Name: Crystal Blue
What is hex #6AA3AD Color?
The color name of hex code #6AA3AD is Crystal Blue. The RGB values are (106, 163, 173) which means it is composed of
24% red, 37% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:39 M:6 Y:0 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6AA3AD has a hue of 189°, 39% 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 #6AA3AD Color Codes
| Color Name | Crystal Blue |
| RGB Values | (106, 163, 173) |
| CMYK Values | (39%, 6%, 0%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (189°, 39%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #955C52 [Spicy Mix] |
| Closest Pantone® | 549 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #AD746A [Copper Penny] |
| #6AA3AD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #6AA3AD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6AA3AD is #AD746A which is called Copper Penny. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6AA3AD color is offered by #AD746A. 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 #6AA3AD are #6A82AD and #6AAD96, called Glaucous and Green Sheen, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6AA3AD 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 #6AA3AD are #AD6A82 (Turkish Rose) and #AD966A (Light Taupe). 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
#6AA3AD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AD6AA3 (Pearly Purple) and #A3AD6A (Olivine) along with #6AA3AD, 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 #6AA3AD has #AD6AA3 (Pearly Purple), #AD746A (Copper Penny) and #6AAD74 (Forest Green (Crayola)). 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 #6AA3AD contains #966AAD (Purple Mountain Majesty), #AD746A (Copper Penny) and #82AD6A (Asparagus). 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 #6AA3AD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6AA3AD 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 6AA3AD Color
Tints
88B5BD- 97BFC6
- A6C8CE
- B5D1D6
- C3DADE
- D2E3E6
- E1EDEF
- F0F6F7
Tones
- 6E9CA4
- 7199A0
- 73959B
- 759297
- 778E92
- 798B8E
- 7C8789
- 7E8485
Shades
- 55828A
- 4A7279
- 406268
- 355257
- 2A4145
- 203134
- 152123
- 0B1011
#6AA3AD Color Patterns
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#6AA3AD Gingham Checks
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#6AA3AD Honeycomb Pattern
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#6AA3AD Leaves Pattern
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#6AA3AD Houndstooth Pattern
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#6AA3AD Trellis Pattern
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#6AA3AD 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.
