#727E72 Hex Code
Color Name: Smoke
What is hex #727E72 Color?
The color name of hex code #727E72 is Smoke. The RGB values are (114, 126, 114) which means it is composed of
32% red, 36% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:0 Y:10 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #727E72 has a hue of 120°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 49%.
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 #727E72 Color Codes
| Color Name | Smoke |
| RGB Values | (114, 126, 114) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 0%, 10%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 10%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8D818D [Taupe Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5625 C |
| Closest RAL | 7037 [Dusty grey] |
| Complementary Color | #7E727E [Old Lavender] |
| #727E72 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #767676 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #727E72 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #727E72 is #7E727E which is called Old Lavender. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #727E72 color is offered by #7E727E. 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 #727E72 are #727E78 and #787E72, called Smoke and Smoke, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #727E72 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 #727E72 are #78727E (Sonic Silver) and #7E7278 (Sonic Silver). 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
#727E72 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #72727E (Sonic Silver) and #7E7272 (Sonic Silver) along with #727E72, 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 #727E72 has #72727E (Sonic Silver), #7E727E (Old Lavender) and #7E7E72 (Camouflage Green). 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 #727E72 contains #72787E (AuroMetalSaurus), #7E727E (Old Lavender) and #7E7872 (Sonic Silver). 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 #727E72 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #727E72 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 727E72 Color
Tints
8E988E- 9CA59C
- AAB2AA
- B9BFB9
- C7CBC7
- D5D8D5
- E3E5E3
- F1F2F1
Tones
- 757E75
- 767F76
- 787F78
- 797F79
- 7A7F7A
- 7C7F7C
- 7D807D
- 7F807F
Shades
- 5B655B
- 505850
- 444C44
- 393F39
- 2E322E
- 222622
- 171917
- 0B0D0B
#727E72 Color Patterns
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#727E72 Gingham Checks
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#727E72 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#727E72 Polka Dots Pattern
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#727E72 Honeycomb Pattern
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#727E72 Leaves Pattern
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#727E72 Houndstooth Pattern
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#727E72 Trellis Pattern
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#727E72 Plaid Pattern
#727E72 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.
