#729EF9 Hex Code
Color Name: Cornflower Blue
What is hex #729EF9 Color?
The color name of hex code #729EF9 is Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (114, 158, 249) which means it is composed of
22% red, 30% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:54 M:37 Y:0 K:2. In the HSV/HSB scale, #729EF9 has a hue of 220°, 54% saturation and a brightness value of 98%.
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 #729EF9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (114, 158, 249) |
| CMYK Values | (54%, 37%, 0%, 2%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (220°, 54%, 98%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699FF |
| Inverse Color | #8D6106 [Gamboge Orange (Brown)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 284 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #F9CD72 [Topaz] |
| #729EF9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C6C6C6 |
Hex #729EF9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #729EF9 is #F9CD72 which is called Topaz. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #729EF9 color is offered by #F9CD72. 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 #729EF9 are #8A72F9 and #72E2F9, called Violets Are Blue and Sky Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #729EF9 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 #729EF9 are #F98A72 (Congo Pink) and #E2F972 (Sunny). 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
#729EF9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #F9729E (Cyclamen) and #9EF972 (Inchworm) along with #729EF9, 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 #729EF9 has #F9729E (Cyclamen), #F9CD72 (Topaz) and #72F9CD (Aquamarine). 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 #729EF9 contains #F972E2 (Pale Magenta), #F9CD72 (Topaz) and #72F98A (Very Light Malachite Green). 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 #729EF9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #729EF9 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 729EF9 Color
Tints
8EB1FA- 9CBBFB
- AAC5FB
- B9CFFC
- C7D8FD
- D5E2FD
- E3ECFE
- F1F5FE
Tones
- 7598E1
- 7695D5
- 7892C9
- 798FBD
- 7A8CB0
- 7C89A4
- 7D8698
- 7F838C
Shades
- 5B7EC7
- 506FAE
- 445F95
- 394F7D
- 2E3F64
- 222F4B
- 172032
- 0B1019
#729EF9 Color Patterns
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#729EF9 Gingham Checks
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#729EF9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#729EF9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#729EF9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#729EF9 Leaves Pattern
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#729EF9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#729EF9 Trellis Pattern
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#729EF9 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.
