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Ink Blue Color

HEX #006B88 / RGB (0, 107, 136)

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What is Ink Blue Color?

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Ink Blue has the hex code #006B88. The equivalent RGB values are (0, 107, 136), which means it is composed of 0% red, 44% green and 56% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:21 Y:0 K:47. In the HSV/HSB scale, Ink Blue has a hue of 193°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 53%.
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.

Included in the RAL Design list with the number 230 40 35, Ink Blue hex code is #006B88 with equivalent RGB (0, 107, 136). It is not a web color and cannot be applied to web pages by name. However, it can be used in HTML and CSS code by the hex, RGB or HSL values.
FYI, Ink Blue's CMYK numbers and corresponding Pantone (PMS) color value mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal code and are only approximations.

RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Please note that RAL Design catalogue is for interior colors and is different from the original RAL Classic list.

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Ink Blue Color Codes

Hex Code#006B88
RGB Values(0, 107, 136)
CMYK Values(100%, 21%, 0%, 47%)
HSV/HSB Values(193°, 100%, 53%)
Closest Web Safe#006699
Inverse Color#FF9477 [Light Salmon]
Closest Pantone®7706 C
Closest RAL5017 [Traffic blue]
Complementary Color#881D00 [Kenyan Copper]
Ink Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#515151
Desaturated#444444
Weighted Average (Most Common)#4E4E4E
Weighted Average (Luma)#565656
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#989898

Ink Blue Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 006B88. Complementary color is 881D00

Complementary Palette

The complement of Ink Blue is Kenyan Copper with the hex code #881D00. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #006B88 color is offered by #881D00. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (006B88, 002788 and 008861)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Ink Blue (#006B88) are Resolution Blue (#002788) and Generic Viridian (#008861). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Ink Blue with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

006B88 002788 008861
Split Complementary color palette with (006B88, 880027 and 886100)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Ink Blue (#006B88) are #880027 (Burgundy) and #886100 (Gamboge Orange (Brown)). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (006B88, 88006B and 6B8800)

Triadic Palette

Ink Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #88006B (Philippine Violet) and #6B8800 (Avocado) along with #006B88 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (006B88, 88006B, 881D00 and 00881D)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Ink Blue has four colors - #88006B (Philippine Violet), #881D00 (Kenyan Copper) and #00881D (North Texas Green) in addition to the base color (#006B88). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (006B88, 610088, 881D00 and 278800)

Square Palette

Ink Blue square color palette has #610088 (Metallic Violet), #881D00 (Kenyan Copper) and #278800 (Verse 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.

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Rainbow color

Ink Blue Color Rainbow Palette

Our Ink Blue rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

006B88 0A0088 7F0088 88001D 885800 448800 008831

Tints, Tones & Shades of Ink Blue Color

Tints

  • Transparent 3389A03389A0
  • Transparent 4D97AC4D97AC
  • Transparent 66A6B866A6B8
  • Transparent 80B5C480B5C4
  • Transparent 99C4CF99C4CF
  • Transparent B3D3DBB3D3DB
  • Transparent CCE1E7CCE1E7
  • Transparent E6F0F3E6F0F3

Tones

  • Transparent 1A6F861A6F86
  • Transparent 267186267186
  • Transparent 337385337385
  • Transparent 407684407684
  • Transparent 4D78834D7883
  • Transparent 5A7A825A7A82
  • Transparent 667C82667C82
  • Transparent 737E81737E81

Shades

  • Transparent 00566D00566D
  • Transparent 004B5F004B5F
  • Transparent 004052004052
  • Transparent 003644003644
  • Transparent 002B36002B36
  • Transparent 002029002029
  • Transparent 00151B00151B
  • Transparent 000B0E000B0E

Ink Blue Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Ink Blue Plaid Pattern


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