#72669D Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Blue-Gray
What is hex #72669D Color?
The color name of hex code #72669D is Dark Blue-Gray. The RGB values are (114, 102, 157) which means it is composed of
31% red, 27% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:27 M:35 Y:0 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #72669D has a hue of 253°, 35% saturation and a brightness value of 62%.
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 #72669D Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Blue-Gray |
| RGB Values | (114, 102, 157) |
| CMYK Values | (27%, 35%, 0%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (253°, 35%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #8D9962 [Moss Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7676 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #919D66 [Moss Green] |
| #72669D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7C7C7C |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A9A9A9 |
Hex #72669D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #72669D is #919D66 which is called Moss Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #72669D color is offered by #919D66. 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 #72669D are #8E669D and #66769D, called French Lilac and Dark Blue-Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #72669D 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 #72669D are #9D8E66 (Beaver) and #769D66 (Russian Green). 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
#72669D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9D7266 (Blast-Off Bronze) and #669D72 (Oxley) along with #72669D, 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 #72669D has #9D7266 (Blast-Off Bronze), #919D66 (Moss Green) and #66919D (Desaturated Cyan). 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 #72669D contains #9D6676 (Rose Dust), #919D66 (Moss Green) and #669D8E (Desaturated Cyan). 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 #72669D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #72669D 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 72669D Color
Tints
8E85B1- 9C94BA
- AAA3C4
- B9B3CE
- C7C2D8
- D5D1E2
- E3E0EB
- F1F0F5
Tones
- 756B97
- 766E94
- 787091
- 79738F
- 7A768C
- 7C7889
- 7D7B86
- 7F7D83
Shades
- 5B527E
- 50476E
- 443D5E
- 39334F
- 2E293F
- 221F2F
- 17141F
- 0B0A10
#72669D Color Patterns
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#72669D Gingham Checks
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#72669D Honeycomb Pattern
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#72669D Houndstooth Pattern
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#72669D 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.
