What is Tekhelet Blue Color?
Tekhelet Blue has the hex code #075299. The equivalent RGB values are (7, 82, 153), which means it is composed of
3% red, 34% green and 63% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:95 M:46 Y:0 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, Tekhelet Blue has a hue of 209°, 95% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
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.
Tekhelet blue color can range from blue-violet to turquoise. The dye was regarded in high esteem in ancient Mediterranean civilisations and has been mentioned 49 times in the Hebrew Bible.
To apply Tekhelet blue in HTML, CSS and web applications, use the hex, RGB, CMYK or HSB color values.
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Tekhelet Blue Color Codes
Hex Code | #075299 |
RGB Values | (7, 82, 153) |
CMYK Values | (95%, 46%, 0%, 40%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (209°, 95%, 60%) |
Closest Web Safe | #006699 |
Inverse Color | #F8AD66 [Rajah] |
Closest Pantone® | 2945 C |
Closest RAL | 5017 [Traffic blue] |
Complementary Color | #994E07 [Brown (Traditional)] |
Tekhelet Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #515151 |
Desaturated | #505050 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #434343 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #474747 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8B8B8B |
Tekhelet Blue Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Tekhelet Blue is Brown (Traditional) with the hex code #994E07. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #075299 color is offered by #994E07. 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 Tekhelet Blue (#075299) are Cadmium Blue (#070999) and Viridian Green (#079997). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Tekhelet 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Tekhelet Blue (#075299) are #990709 (Sangria) and #999707 (Dark Yellow). 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
Tekhelet Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #990752 (Rose Garnet) and #529907 (Avocado) along with #075299 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 Tekhelet Blue has four colors - #990752 (Rose Garnet), #994E07 (Brown (Traditional)) and #07994E (Spanish Green) in addition to the base color (#075299). 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.
Square Palette
Tekhelet Blue square color palette has #970799 (Dark Magenta), #994E07 (Brown (Traditional)) and #099907 (Islamic 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.
Tekhelet Blue Color Rainbow Palette
Our Tekhelet 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Tekhelet Blue Color
Tints
- 3975AD
- 5186B8
- 6A97C2
- 83A9CC
- 9CBAD6
- B5CBE0
- CDDCEB
- E6EEF5
Tones
- 1F5B94
- 2B6092
- 37648F
- 44698D
- 506E8A
- 5C7288
- 687785
- 747B83
Shades
- 06427A
- 05396B
- 04315C
- 04294D
- 03213D
- 02192E
- 01101F
- 01080F
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