Agate Grey (RAL) color hex code is #AFB1A9

What is Agate Grey (RAL) Color?

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Agate Grey (RAL) color hex code is #AFB1A9 and RGB (175, 177, 169). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 75°, saturation of 5% and a brightness of 69%. The CMYK values of Agate Grey (RAL) are C:1 M:0 Y:5 K:31.

Agate grey is from the RAL Classic list where it is numbered 7038. On web pages, agate grey color cannot be used by name and can only be applied through HTML and/or CSS code with its RGB, HSL or hex values. RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including France, Germany and Italy.
Please note: The CMYK values displayed on this page are only approximations because they have been calculated from the hex code using known formulae.

Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.

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Agate Grey (RAL) Color Codes

Hex Code	#AFB1A9
RGB Values	(175, 177, 169)
CMYK Values	(1%, 0%, 5%, 31%)
HSV/HSB Values	(75°, 5%, 69%)
Closest Web Safe	#999999
Inverse Color	#504E56 [Dark Liver]
Closest Pantone®	Warm Gray 4 C
RAL	7038
Complementary Color	#ABA9B1 [Silver (Metallic)]

Agate Grey (RAL) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#AEAEAE
Desaturated	#ADADAD
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#B0B0B0
Weighted Average (Luma)	#B0B0B0
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#D1D1D1

Agate Grey (RAL) Color Palettes

Agate Grey (RAL) is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.

Complementary color palette of AFB1A9. Complementary color is ABA9B1

Complementary Palette

The complement of Agate Grey (RAL) is Silver (Metallic) with the hex code #ABA9B1. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFB1A9 color is offered by #ABA9B1. 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.

AFB1A9 ABA9B1

Analogous color palette with (AFB1A9, ABB1A9 and B1AFA9)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Agate Grey (RAL) (#AFB1A9) are Silver Chalice (#ABB1A9) and Silver Foil (#B1AFA9). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Agate Grey (RAL) 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.

AFB1A9 ABB1A9 B1AFA9

Split Complementary color palette with (AFB1A9, A9ABB1 and AFA9B1)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Agate Grey (RAL) (#AFB1A9) are #A9ABB1 (Metallic Silver) and #AFA9B1 (Silver (Metallic)). 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.

AFB1A9 A9ABB1 AFA9B1

Triadic color palette with (AFB1A9, A9AFB1 and B1A9AF)

Triadic Palette

Agate Grey (RAL) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A9AFB1 (Silver Chalice) and #B1A9AF (Silver Chalice) along with #AFB1A9 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

AFB1A9 A9AFB1 B1A9AF

Tetradic color palette with (AFB1A9, A9AFB1, ABA9B1 and B1ABA9)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Agate Grey (RAL) has four colors - #A9AFB1 (Silver Chalice), #ABA9B1 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B1ABA9 (Silver Chalice) in addition to the base color (#AFB1A9). 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.

AFB1A9 A9AFB1 ABA9B1 B1ABA9

Square color palette with (AFB1A9, A9B1AF, ABA9B1 and B1A9AB)

Square Palette

Agate Grey (RAL) square color palette has #A9B1AF (Silver Foil), #ABA9B1 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B1A9AB (Silver Chalice). 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.

AFB1A9 A9B1AF ABA9B1 B1A9AB

Agate Grey (RAL) Color Rainbow Palette

Our Agate Grey (RAL) 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.

AFB1A9 A9B1AA A9B1B1 A9AAB1 AEA9B1 B1A9AD B1ACA9