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Shark Gray Color

HEX #6C7780 / RGB (108, 119, 128)

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What is Shark Gray Color?

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Shark Gray has the hex code #6C7780. The equivalent RGB values are (108, 119, 128), which means it is composed of 30% red, 34% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:7 Y:0 K:50. In the HSV/HSB scale, Shark Gray has a hue of 207°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 50%.
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.

Shark Gray is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in its hex, RGB or HSL values. Please also note that the shark gray CMYK numbers mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae.

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Shark Gray Color Codes

Hex Code#6C7780
RGB Values(108, 119, 128)
CMYK Values(16%, 7%, 0%, 50%)
HSV/HSB Values(207°, 16%, 50%)
Closest Web Safe#666699
Inverse Color#93887F [Middle Grey]
Closest Pantone®444 C
Closest RAL4012 [Pearl blackberry]
Complementary Color#80756C [Sonic Silver]
Shark Gray Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#767676
Desaturated#767676
Weighted Average (Most Common)#757575
Weighted Average (Luma)#757575
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#AFAFAF

Shark Gray Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 6C7780. Complementary color is 80756C

Complementary Palette

The complement of Shark Gray is Sonic Silver with the hex code #80756C. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6C7780 color is offered by #80756C. 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 (6C7780, 6C6D80 and 6C807F)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Shark Gray (#6C7780) are Old Lavender (#6C6D80) and AuroMetalSaurus (#6C807F). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Shark Gray 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (6C7780, 806C6D and 807F6C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Shark Gray (#6C7780) are #806C6D (Old Lavender) and #807F6C (Camouflage 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.

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Triadic color palette with (6C7780, 806C77 and 77806C)

Triadic Palette

Shark Gray triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #806C77 (Old Lavender) and #77806C (Camouflage Green) along with #6C7780 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 (6C7780, 806C77, 80756C and 6C8075)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Shark Gray has four colors - #806C77 (Old Lavender), #80756C (Sonic Silver) and #6C8075 (Smoke) in addition to the base color (#6C7780). 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 (6C7780, 7F6C80, 80756C and 6D806C)

Square Palette

Shark Gray square color palette has #7F6C80 (Old Lavender), #80756C (Sonic Silver) and #6D806C (Smoke). 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

Shark Gray Color Rainbow Palette

Our Shark Gray 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of Shark Gray Color

Tints

  • Transparent 899299899299
  • Transparent 98A0A698A0A6
  • Transparent A7ADB3A7ADB3
  • Transparent B6BBC0B6BBC0
  • Transparent C4C9CCC4C9CC
  • Transparent D3D6D9D3D6D9
  • Transparent E2E4E6E2E4E6
  • Transparent F0F1F2F0F1F2

Tones

  • Transparent 707980707980
  • Transparent 727A80727A80
  • Transparent 747B80747B80
  • Transparent 767C80767C80
  • Transparent 787C80787C80
  • Transparent 7A7D807A7D80
  • Transparent 7C7E807C7E80
  • Transparent 7E7F807E7F80

Shades

  • Transparent 565F66565F66
  • Transparent 4C535A4C535A
  • Transparent 41474D41474D
  • Transparent 363C40363C40
  • Transparent 2B30332B3033
  • Transparent 202426202426
  • Transparent 16181A16181A
  • Transparent 0B0C0D0B0C0D

Shark Gray Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shark Gray Plaid Pattern


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