#188C8A Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Seaweed
What is hex #188C8A Color?
The color name of hex code #188C8A is Metallic Seaweed. The RGB values are (24, 140, 138) which means it is composed of
8% red, 46% green and 46% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:83 M:0 Y:1 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #188C8A has a hue of 179°, 83% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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.
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Hex #188C8A Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Seaweed |
| RGB Values | (24, 140, 138) |
| CMYK Values | (83%, 0%, 1%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (179°, 83%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #009999 |
| Inverse Color | #E77375 [Candy Pink] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7473 C |
| Closest RAL | 5018 [Turquoise blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8C181A [Falu Red] |
| #188C8A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #188C8A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #188C8A is #8C181A which is called Falu Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #188C8A color is offered by #8C181A. 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 #188C8A are #18548C and #188C50, called Yale Blue and Salem, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #188C8A with a 30° separation. 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 #188C8A are #8C1854 (French Plum) and #8C5018 (Saddle Brown). 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
#188C8A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8A188C (Dark Magenta) and #8C8A18 (Dark Yellow) along with #188C8A, our main color, 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 #188C8A has #8A188C (Dark Magenta), #8C181A (Falu Red) and #1A8C18 (Verse Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #188C8A contains #50188C (American Violet), #8C181A (Falu Red) and #548C18 (Avocado). 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.
Hex #188C8A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #188C8A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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 188C8A Color
Tints
46A3A1- 5DAFAD
- 74BAB9
- 8CC6C5
- A3D1D0
- BADDDC
- D1E8E8
- E8F4F3
Tones
- 2D8A88
- 378887
- 428786
- 4C8685
- 568584
- 618483
- 6B8282
- 768181
Shades
- 13706E
- 116261
- 0E5453
- 0C4645
- 0A3837
- 072A29
- 051C1C
- 020E0E
#188C8A Color Patterns
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#188C8A Gingham Checks
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#188C8A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#188C8A Polka Dots Pattern
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#188C8A Honeycomb Pattern
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#188C8A Leaves Pattern
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#188C8A Houndstooth Pattern
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#188C8A Trellis Pattern
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#188C8A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
