#868D7D Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #868D7D Color?
The color name of hex code #868D7D is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (134, 141, 125) which means it is composed of
34% red, 35% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:11 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #868D7D has a hue of 86°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #868D7D Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (134, 141, 125) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 11%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (86°, 11%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #797282 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 403 C |
| Closest RAL | 9007 [Grey aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #847D8D [Taupe Gray] |
| #868D7D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #858585 |
| Desaturated | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #868D7D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #868D7D is #847D8D which is called Taupe Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #868D7D color is offered by #847D8D. 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 #868D7D are #7E8D7D and #8D8C7D, called Dolphin Gray and Middle Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #868D7D 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 #868D7D are #7D7E8D (Rhythm) and #8C7D8D (Taupe Gray). 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
#868D7D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7D868D (Roman Silver) and #8D7D86 (Rocket Metallic) along with #868D7D, 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 #868D7D has #7D868D (Roman Silver), #847D8D (Taupe Gray) and #8D847D (Middle Grey). 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 #868D7D contains #7D8D8C (Dolphin Gray), #847D8D (Taupe Gray) and #8D7D7E (Rocket Metallic). 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 #868D7D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #868D7D 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 868D7D Color
Tints
9EA497- AAAFA4
- B6BBB1
- C3C6BE
- CFD1CB
- DBDDD8
- E7E8E5
- F3F4F2
Tones
- 858A7E
- 84897E
- 84887E
- 83877F
- 82857F
- 82847F
- 81837F
- 818180
Shades
- 6B7164
- 5E6358
- 50554B
- 43473F
- 363832
- 282A26
- 1B1C19
- 0D0E0D
#868D7D Color Patterns
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#868D7D Gingham Checks
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#868D7D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#868D7D Polka Dots Pattern
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#868D7D Honeycomb Pattern
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#868D7D Leaves Pattern
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#868D7D Houndstooth Pattern
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#868D7D Trellis Pattern
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#868D7D 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.
