#969CB3 Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Grey
What is hex #969CB3 Color?
The color name of hex code #969CB3 is Cadet Grey. The RGB values are (150, 156, 179) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:13 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #969CB3 has a hue of 228°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #969CB3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Grey |
| RGB Values | (150, 156, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 13%, 0%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 16%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #69634C [Boy Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7543 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B3AD96 [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #969CB3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A2A2A2 |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C7C7C7 |
Hex #969CB3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #969CB3 is #B3AD96 which is called Khaki (HTML/CSS). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #969CB3 color is offered by #B3AD96. 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 #969CB3 are #9F96B3 and #96ABB3, called Glossy Grape and Cadet Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #969CB3 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 #969CB3 are #B39F96 (Tuscany) and #ABB396 (Laurel Green). 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
#969CB3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3969C (Tuscany) and #9CB396 (Laurel Green) along with #969CB3, 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 #969CB3 has #B3969C (Tuscany), #B3AD96 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #96B3AD (Cadet 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 #969CB3 contains #B396AB (Lilac Luster), #B3AD96 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #96B39F (Morning Blue). 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 #969CB3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #969CB3 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 969CB3 Color
Tints
ABB0C2- B6BACA
- C0C4D1
- CBCED9
- D5D7E1
- E0E1E8
- EAEBF0
- F5F5F7
Tones
- 9296A9
- 8F94A4
- 8D919F
- 8B8E9A
- 898B94
- 87888F
- 84868A
- 828385
Shades
- 787D8F
- 696D7D
- 5A5E6B
- 4B4E5A
- 3C3E48
- 2D2F36
- 1E1F24
- 0F1012
#969CB3 Color Patterns
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#969CB3 Gingham Checks
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#969CB3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#969CB3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#969CB3 Trellis Pattern
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#969CB3 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.
