#738EC6 Hex Code
Color Name: Cerulean Frost
What is hex #738EC6 Color?
The color name of hex code #738EC6 is Cerulean Frost. The RGB values are (115, 142, 198) which means it is composed of
25% red, 31% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:42 M:28 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #738EC6 has a hue of 220°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #738EC6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cerulean Frost |
| RGB Values | (115, 142, 198) |
| CMYK Values | (42%, 28%, 0%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (220°, 42%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #8C7139 [Spanish Bistre] |
| Closest Pantone® | 652 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #C6AB73 [Light French Beige] |
| #738EC6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #989898 |
| Desaturated | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #738EC6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #738EC6 is #C6AB73 which is called Light French Beige. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #738EC6 color is offered by #C6AB73. 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 #738EC6 are #8273C6 and #73B8C6, called Ube and Moonstone Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #738EC6 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 #738EC6 are #C68273 (Old Rose) and #B8C673 (Dark Khaki). 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
#738EC6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C6738E (Charm) and #8EC673 (Pistachio) along with #738EC6, 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 #738EC6 has #C6738E (Charm), #C6AB73 (Light French Beige) and #73C6AB (Medium 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 #738EC6 contains #C673B8 (Sky Magenta), #C6AB73 (Light French Beige) and #73C682 (Iguana 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 #738EC6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #738EC6 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 738EC6 Color
Tints
8FA5D1- 9DB0D7
- ABBBDD
- B9C7E3
- C7D2E8
- D5DDEE
- E3E8F4
- F1F4F9
Tones
- 768BB8
- 778AB1
- 7888AA
- 7A87A3
- 7B869C
- 7C8495
- 7D838E
- 7F8187
Shades
- 5C729E
- 51638B
- 455577
- 3A4763
- 2E394F
- 232B3B
- 171C28
- 0C0E14
#738EC6 Color Patterns
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#738EC6 Gingham Checks
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#738EC6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#738EC6 Leaves Pattern
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#738EC6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#738EC6 Trellis Pattern
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#738EC6 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.
