#736969 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Silver
What is hex #736969 Color?
The color name of hex code #736969 is Dark Silver. The RGB values are (115, 105, 105) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:9 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #736969 has a hue of 0°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 45%.
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 #736969 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Silver |
| RGB Values | (115, 105, 105) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 9%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 9%, 45%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8C9696 [Spanish Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 404 C |
| Closest RAL | 7005 [Mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #697373 [Nickel] |
| #736969 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6C6C6C |
| Desaturated | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A8A8A8 |
Hex #736969 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #736969 is #697373 which is called Nickel. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #736969 color is offered by #697373. 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 #736969 are #736E69 and #73696E, called Dark Silver and Dark Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #736969 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 #736969 are #69736E (Dark Silver) and #696E73 (Dark 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
#736969 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #697369 (Dark Silver) and #696973 (Dim Gray) along with #736969, 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 #736969 has #697369 (Dark Silver), #697373 (Nickel) and #736973 (Old Lavender). 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 #736969 contains #6E7369 (Dark Silver), #697373 (Nickel) and #6E6973 (Dark 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 #736969 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #736969 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 736969 Color
Tints
8F8787- 9D9696
- ABA5A5
- B9B4B4
- C7C3C3
- D5D2D2
- E3E1E1
- F1F0F0
Tones
- 766E6E
- 777070
- 787272
- 7A7575
- 7B7777
- 7C7979
- 7D7B7B
- 7F7E7E
Shades
- 5C5454
- 514A4A
- 453F3F
- 3A3535
- 2E2A2A
- 232020
- 171515
- 0C0B0B
#736969 Color Patterns
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#736969 Gingham Checks
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#736969 Honeycomb Pattern
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#736969 Houndstooth Pattern
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#736969 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.
