What is Tool Blue Color?
Tool Blue has the hex code #637985. The equivalent RGB values are (99, 121, 133), which means it is composed of
28% red, 34% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:9 Y:0 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, Tool Blue has a hue of 201°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 52%.
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 240 50 10, Tool Blue hex code is #637985 with equivalent RGB (99, 121, 133). 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, Tool 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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Tool Blue Color Codes
Hex Code | #637985 |
RGB Values | (99, 121, 133) |
CMYK Values | (26%, 9%, 0%, 48%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (201°, 26%, 52%) |
Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
Inverse Color | #9C867A [Cinereous] |
Closest Pantone® | 444 C |
Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
Complementary Color | #856F63 [Shadow] |
Tool Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #767676 |
Desaturated | #747474 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #747474 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #757575 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Tool Blue Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Tool Blue is Shadow with the hex code #856F63. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #637985 color is offered by #856F63. 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 Tool Blue (#637985) are Dark Blue-Gray (#636885) and AuroMetalSaurus (#638580). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Tool 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 Tool Blue (#637985) are #856368 (Deep Taupe) and #858063 (Shadow). 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
Tool Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #856379 (Old Lavender) and #798563 (Camouflage Green) along with #637985 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 Tool Blue has four colors - #856379 (Old Lavender), #856F63 (Shadow) and #63856F (Russian Green) in addition to the base color (#637985). 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
Tool Blue square color palette has #806385 (Chinese Violet), #856F63 (Shadow) and #688563 (Russian 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.
Tool Blue Color Rainbow Palette
Our Tool 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 Tool Blue Color
Tints
82949D
92A1AA
A1AFB6
B1BCC2
C1C9CE
D0D7DA
E0E4E7
EFF2F3
Tones
697A84
6C7B84
6F7C83
727D83
747D82
777E82
7A7F81
7D7F81
Shades
4F616A
45555D
3B4950
323D43
283035
1E2428
14181B
0A0C0D
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