Nickel
Meet Nickel (#727472), a mid-tone gray with a quiet strength. Its nearly balanced RGB values are subtly disrupted by a touch of green, giving it a cool, metallic character that sets it apart from purely neutral grays and provides a solid foundation for any palette.
Nickel Code Conversions
HEX
#727472
LAB
49, -1, 1
RGB
114, 116, 114
XYZ
16.2, 17.3, 18.4
HSL
120°, 1%, 45%
LCH
49, 1, 144°
HSB
120°, 2%, 45%
LUV
49, -1, 1
HWB
120°, 45%, 55%
Nickel Color Harmonies
Analogous
Built around Nickel, analogous colors are neighbors on the color wheel. This combination produces a cohesive and calming effect in any design.
Complementary
Complementary colors are opposites on the color wheel. When paired with Nickel, they create a high-contrast, vibrant combination perfect for making elements stand out.
Split Complementary
A split complementary scheme for Nickel uses the two colors adjacent to its direct complement, offering a vibrant yet balanced and harmonious palette.
Triadic
A triadic scheme pairs Nickel with two other colors, all equally spaced on the color wheel, creating a vibrant and balanced visual harmony.
Tetradic
A tetradic color scheme for Nickel uses four colors arranged into two complementary pairs, forming a rectangle on the color wheel for a vibrant palette.
Square
A square color scheme pairs Nickel with three other colors, all equidistant on the color wheel, creating a vibrant and high-contrast palette.
Nickel Contrast Simulation
Nickel Color Variations
Shades
Shades of Nickel are created by adding black, giving the color more depth and weight.
Tints
Tints are lighter versions of Nickel, created by adding white for a softer effect.
Tones
Tones are created by mixing Nickel with gray, producing softer, less saturated variations.
Hues
Hues are variations of Nickel that alter its intensity or temperature for different visual moods.
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