#858586 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Silver
What is hex #858586 Color?
The color name of hex code #858586 is Old Silver. The RGB values are (133, 133, 134) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:1 Y:0 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #858586 has a hue of 240°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 53%.
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 #858586 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Silver |
| RGB Values | (133, 133, 134) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 1%, 0%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 1%, 53%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7A7A79 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 9022 [Pearl light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #868685 [Old Silver] |
| #858586 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #858585 |
| Desaturated | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #858586 Color Palettes
858586 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #858586 is #868685 which is called Old Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #858586 color is offered by #868685. 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 #858586 are #868586 and #858686, called Old Silver and Old Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #858586 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 #858586 are #868685 (Old Silver) and #868685 (Old Silver). 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
#858586 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #868585 (Old Silver) and #858685 (Old Silver) along with #858586, 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 #858586 has #868585 (Old Silver), #868685 (Old Silver) and #858686 (Old Silver). 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 #858586 contains #868586 (Old Silver), #868685 (Old Silver) and #858686 (Old Silver). 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 #858586 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #858586 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 858586 Color
Tints
9D9D9E- AAAAAA
- B6B6B6
- C2C2C3
- CECECF
- DADADB
- E7E7E7
- F3F3F3
Tones
- 848485
- 848484
- 838384
- 838383
- 828282
- 828282
- 818181
- 818181
Shades
- 6A6A6B
- 5D5D5E
- 505050
- 434343
- 353536
- 282828
- 1B1B1B
- 0D0D0D
#858586 Color Patterns
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#858586 Gingham Checks
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#858586 Houndstooth Pattern
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#858586 Plaid Pattern
#858586 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
