#6C85CC Hex Code
Color Name: Blue-Gray
What is hex #6C85CC Color?
The color name of hex code #6C85CC is Blue-Gray. The RGB values are (108, 133, 204) which means it is composed of
24% red, 30% green and 46% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:47 M:35 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6C85CC has a hue of 224°, 47% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #6C85CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue-Gray |
| RGB Values | (108, 133, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (47%, 35%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 47%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #937A33 [Metallic Sunburst] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2718 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CCB36C [Dark Khaki] |
| #6C85CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #949494 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #6C85CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6C85CC is #CCB36C which is called Dark Khaki. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6C85CC color is offered by #CCB36C. 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 #6C85CC are #836CCC and #6CB5CC, called Violet-Blue (Crayola) and Iceberg, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6C85CC 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 #6C85CC are #CC836C (Copper (Crayola)) and #B5CC6C (Middle Green Yellow). 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
#6C85CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC6C85 (Charm) and #85CC6C (Pistachio) along with #6C85CC, 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 #6C85CC has #CC6C85 (Charm), #CCB36C (Dark Khaki) and #6CCCB3 (Medium Aquamarine). 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 #6C85CC contains #CC6CB5 (Sky Magenta), #CCB36C (Dark Khaki) and #6CCC83 (Iguana Green). 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 #6C85CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6C85CC 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 6C85CC Color
Tints
899DD6- 98AADB
- A7B6E0
- B6C2E6
- C4CEEB
- D3DAF0
- E2E7F5
- F0F3FA
Tones
- 7084BD
- 7284B5
- 7483AE
- 7683A6
- 78829E
- 7A8297
- 7C818F
- 7E8188
Shades
- 566AA3
- 4C5D8F
- 41507A
- 364366
- 2B3552
- 20283D
- 161B29
- 0B0D14
#6C85CC Color Patterns
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#6C85CC Gingham Checks
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#6C85CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#6C85CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#6C85CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#6C85CC Leaves Pattern
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#6C85CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#6C85CC Trellis Pattern
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#6C85CC Plaid Pattern
#6C85CC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
