Information about #6D728B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6D728B is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(109, 114, 139) (42.7% red, 44.7% green, 54.5% blue), or CMYK 12 / 10 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6D728B is a gently muted classic blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Waterloo (#727282). Nearby in the Register you will also find Weathered Blue (#677583) and Lynch (#697D89).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(109, 114, 139)), which gives #6D728B its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D728B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6D728B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6D728B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#6D728B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#6D728B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#6D728B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#6D728B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#6D728B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #6D728B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Weathered Blue color link
Weathered Blue

#677583

Lynch color link
Lynch

#697D89

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Raven color link
Raven

#6F747B

#6D728B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D728B
  • RGB109, 114, 139
  • CMYK12, 10, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(109, 114, 139)
  • HSL230°, 12%, 49%
  • HSL Precise230°, 12.097%, 48.627%
  • HSV230°, 22%, 55%
  • HSB230°, 22%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.447, 0.545)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.447, 0.545, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.447, 0.545)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6D728B
  • DECIMAL ID7172747
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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