#729E8D Hex Code
Color Name: Desaturated Cyan
What is hex #729E8D Color?
The color name of hex code #729E8D is Desaturated Cyan. The RGB values are (114, 158, 141) which means it is composed of
28% red, 38% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:28 M:0 Y:11 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #729E8D has a hue of 157°, 28% 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 #729E8D Color Codes
| Color Name | Desaturated Cyan |
| RGB Values | (114, 158, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (28%, 0%, 11%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (157°, 28%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #8D6172 [Mauve Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 624 C |
| Closest RAL | 7000 [Squirrel grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9E7283 [Bazaar] |
| #729E8D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8A8A8A |
| Desaturated | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #729E8D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #729E8D is #9E7283 which is called Bazaar. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #729E8D color is offered by #9E7283. 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 #729E8D are #72999E and #729E77, called Desaturated Cyan and Oxley, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #729E8D 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 #729E8D are #9E7299 (Mountbatten Pink) and #9E7772 (Burnished Brown). 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
#729E8D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8D729E (Mountbatten Pink) and #9E8D72 (Beaver) along with #729E8D, 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 #729E8D has #8D729E (Mountbatten Pink), #9E7283 (Bazaar) and #839E72 (Asparagus). 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 #729E8D contains #77729E (Rhythm), #9E7283 (Bazaar) and #999E72 (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 #729E8D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #729E8D 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 729E8D Color
Tints
8EB1A4- 9CBBAF
- AAC5BB
- B9CFC6
- C7D8D1
- D5E2DD
- E3ECE8
- F1F5F4
Tones
- 75988A
- 769589
- 789288
- 798F87
- 7A8C85
- 7C8984
- 7D8683
- 7F8381
Shades
- 5B7E71
- 506F63
- 445F55
- 394F47
- 2E3F38
- 222F2A
- 17201C
- 0B100E
#729E8D Color Patterns
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#729E8D Gingham Checks
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#729E8D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#729E8D Polka Dots Pattern
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#729E8D Honeycomb Pattern
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#729E8D Leaves Pattern
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#729E8D Houndstooth Pattern
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#729E8D Trellis Pattern
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#729E8D 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.
