#858B85 Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #858B85 Color?
The color name of hex code #858B85 is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (133, 139, 133) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:0 Y:4 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #858B85 has a hue of 120°, 4% 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 #858B85 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (133, 139, 133) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 0%, 4%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 4%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7A747A [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 9022 [Pearl light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #8B858B [Taupe Gray] |
| #858B85 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #878787 |
| Desaturated | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BBBBBB |
Hex #858B85 Color Palettes
858B85 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #858B85 is #8B858B 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 #858B85 color is offered by #8B858B. 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 #858B85 are #858B88 and #888B85, called Dolphin Gray and Titanium, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #858B85 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 #858B85 are #88858B (Taupe Gray) and #8B8588 (Taupe Gray). 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
#858B85 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #85858B (Taupe Gray) and #8B8585 (Taupe Gray) along with #858B85, 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 #858B85 has #85858B (Taupe Gray), #8B858B (Taupe Gray) and #8B8B85 (Middle Grey). 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 #858B85 contains #85888B (Taupe Gray), #8B858B (Taupe Gray) and #8B8885 (Taupe Gray). 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 #858B85 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #858B85 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 858B85 Color
Tints
9DA29D- AAAEAA
- B6B9B6
- C2C5C2
- CED1CE
- DADCDA
- E7E8E7
- F3F3F3
Tones
- 848984
- 848884
- 838783
- 838683
- 828482
- 828382
- 818281
- 818181
Shades
- 6A6F6A
- 5D615D
- 505350
- 434643
- 353835
- 282A28
- 1B1C1B
- 0D0E0D
#858B85 Color Patterns
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#858B85 Gingham Checks
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#858B85 Honeycomb Pattern
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#858B85 Houndstooth Pattern
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#858B85 Trellis Pattern
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#858B85 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.
