#729D9D Hex Code
Color Name: Desaturated Cyan
What is hex #729D9D Color?
The color name of hex code #729D9D is Desaturated Cyan. The RGB values are (114, 157, 157) which means it is composed of
27% red, 37% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:27 M:0 Y:0 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #729D9D has a hue of 180°, 27% 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 #729D9D Color Codes
| Color Name | Desaturated Cyan |
| RGB Values | (114, 157, 157) |
| CMYK Values | (27%, 0%, 0%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 27%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #8D6262 [Rose Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 624 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9D7272 [Burnished Brown] |
| #729D9D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8F8F8F |
| Desaturated | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #729D9D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #729D9D is #9D7272 which is called Burnished Brown. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #729D9D color is offered by #9D7272. 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 #729D9D are #72889D and #729D88, called Light Slate Gray and Oxley, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #729D9D 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 #729D9D are #9D7288 (Mountbatten Pink) and #9D8872 (Beaver). 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
#729D9D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9D729D (Mountbatten Pink) and #9D9D72 (Artichoke) along with #729D9D, 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 #729D9D has #9D729D (Mountbatten Pink), #9D7272 (Burnished Brown) and #729D72 (Oxley). 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 #729D9D contains #88729D (Rhythm), #9D7272 (Burnished Brown) and #889D72 (Artichoke). 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 #729D9D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #729D9D 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 729D9D Color
Tints
8EB1B1- 9CBABA
- AAC4C4
- B9CECE
- C7D8D8
- D5E2E2
- E3EBEB
- F1F5F5
Tones
- 759797
- 769494
- 789191
- 798F8F
- 7A8C8C
- 7C8989
- 7D8686
- 7F8383
Shades
- 5B7E7E
- 506E6E
- 445E5E
- 394F4F
- 2E3F3F
- 222F2F
- 171F1F
- 0B1010
#729D9D Color Patterns
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#729D9D Gingham Checks
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#729D9D Polka Dots Pattern
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#729D9D Honeycomb Pattern
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#729D9D Leaves Pattern
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#729D9D Houndstooth Pattern
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#729D9D Trellis Pattern
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#729D9D 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.
