#737970 Hex Code
Color Name: Nickel
What is hex #737970 Color?
The color name of hex code #737970 is Nickel. The RGB values are (115, 121, 112) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:8 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, #737970 has a hue of 100°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 47%.
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 #737970 Color Codes
| Color Name | Nickel |
| RGB Values | (115, 121, 112) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 8%, 53%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (100°, 7%, 47%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8C868F [Taupe Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 424 C |
| Closest RAL | 7003 [Moss grey] |
| Complementary Color | #767079 [Sonic Silver] |
| #737970 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #747474 |
| Desaturated | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #737970 Color Palettes
737970 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #737970 is #767079 which is called Sonic Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #737970 color is offered by #767079. 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 #737970 are #707972 and #787970, called Nickel and Sonic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #737970 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 #737970 are #727079 (Sonic Silver) and #797078 (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
#737970 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #707379 (Sonic Silver) and #797073 (Sonic Silver) along with #737970, 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 #737970 has #707379 (Sonic Silver), #767079 (Sonic Silver) and #797670 (Sonic Silver). 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 #737970 contains #707879 (Sonic Silver), #767079 (Sonic Silver) and #797270 (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 #737970 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #737970 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 737970 Color
Tints
8F948D- 9DA19B
- ABAFA9
- B9BCB8
- C7C9C6
- D5D7D4
- E3E4E2
- F1F2F1
Tones
- 767A73
- 777B75
- 787C76
- 7A7D78
- 7B7D7A
- 7C7E7B
- 7D7F7D
- 7F7F7E
Shades
- 5C615A
- 51554E
- 454943
- 3A3D38
- 2E302D
- 232422
- 171816
- 0C0C0B
#737970 Color Patterns
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#737970 Houndstooth Pattern
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#737970 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.
