#717B56 Hex Code
Color Name: Axolotl
What is hex #717B56 Color?
The color name of hex code #717B56 is Axolotl. The RGB values are (113, 123, 86) which means it is composed of
35% red, 38% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:0 Y:30 K:52. In the HSV/HSB scale, #717B56 has a hue of 76°, 30% 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 #717B56 Color Codes
| Color Name | Axolotl |
| RGB Values | (113, 123, 86) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 0%, 30%, 52%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (76°, 30%, 48%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8E84A9 [Cool Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5763 C |
| Closest RAL | 6011 [Reseda green] |
| Complementary Color | #60567B [Purple Navy] |
| #717B56 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6B6B6B |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Hex #717B56 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #717B56 is #60567B which is called Purple Navy. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #717B56 color is offered by #60567B. 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 #717B56 are #5F7B56 and #7B7356, called Axolotl and Gold Fusion, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #717B56 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 #717B56 are #565F7B (Dark Electric Blue) and #73567B (Old Lavender). 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
#717B56 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #56717B (Dark Electric Blue) and #7B5671 (Deep Taupe) along with #717B56, 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 #717B56 has #56717B (Dark Electric Blue), #60567B (Purple Navy) and #7B6056 (Deep Taupe). 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 #717B56 contains #567B73 (Hooker's Green), #60567B (Purple Navy) and #7B565F (Deep Taupe). 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 #717B56 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #717B56 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 717B56 Color
Tints
8D9578- 9CA389
- AAB09A
- B8BDAB
- C6CABB
- D4D7CC
- E3E5DD
- F1F2EE
Tones
- 747C5E
- 767D63
- 777D67
- 797E6B
- 7A7E6F
- 7C7F73
- 7D7F78
- 7F807C
Shades
- 5A6245
- 4F563C
- 444A34
- 393E2B
- 2D3122
- 22251A
- 171911
- 0B0C09
#717B56 Color Patterns
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#717B56 Houndstooth 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.
