#848D8B Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #848D8B Color?
The color name of hex code #848D8B is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (132, 141, 139) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:1 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #848D8B has a hue of 167°, 6% 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 #848D8B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (132, 141, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 1%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (167°, 6%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7B7274 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8D8486 [Taupe Gray] |
| #848D8B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #898989 |
| Desaturated | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #848D8B Color Palettes
848D8B is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #848D8B is #8D8486 which is called Taupe Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #848D8B color is offered by #8D8486. 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 #848D8B are #848B8D and #848D87, called Philippine Gray and Dolphin Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #848D8B 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 #848D8B are #8D848B (Taupe Gray) and #8D8784 (Middle Grey). 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
#848D8B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8B848D (Taupe Gray) and #8D8B84 (Middle Grey) along with #848D8B, 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 #848D8B has #8B848D (Taupe Gray), #8D8486 (Taupe Gray) and #868D84 (Dolphin Gray). 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 #848D8B contains #87848D (Taupe Gray), #8D8486 (Taupe Gray) and #8B8D84 (Middle Grey). 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 #848D8B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #848D8B 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 848D8B Color
Tints
9DA4A2- A9AFAE
- B5BBB9
- C2C6C5
- CED1D1
- DADDDC
- E6E8E8
- F3F4F3
Tones
- 838A89
- 838988
- 828887
- 828786
- 828584
- 818483
- 818382
- 808181
Shades
- 6A716F
- 5C6361
- 4F5553
- 424746
- 353838
- 282A2A
- 1A1C1C
- 0D0E0E
#848D8B Color Patterns
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#848D8B Gingham Checks
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#848D8B Honeycomb Pattern
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#848D8B Leaves Pattern
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#848D8B Houndstooth Pattern
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#848D8B Trellis Pattern
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#848D8B 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.
