#85AEB2 Hex Code
Color Name: Pewter Blue
What is hex #85AEB2 Color?
The color name of hex code #85AEB2 is Pewter Blue. The RGB values are (133, 174, 178) which means it is composed of
27% red, 36% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:2 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #85AEB2 has a hue of 185°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #85AEB2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pewter Blue |
| RGB Values | (133, 174, 178) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 2%, 0%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (185°, 25%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7A514D [Tuscan Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5493 C |
| Closest RAL | 6034 [Pastel turquoise] |
| Complementary Color | #B28985 [Rosy Brown] |
| #85AEB2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A2A2A2 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #85AEB2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #85AEB2 is #B28985 which is called Rosy Brown. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #85AEB2 color is offered by #B28985. 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 #85AEB2 are #8598B2 and #85B2A0, called Cool Grey and Morning Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #85AEB2 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 #85AEB2 are #B28598 (English Lavender) and #B2A085 (Grullo). 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
#85AEB2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B285AE (Opera Mauve) and #AEB285 (Sage) along with #85AEB2, 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 #85AEB2 has #B285AE (Opera Mauve), #B28985 (Rosy Brown) and #85B289 (Dark Sea 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 #85AEB2 contains #A085B2 (Lavender Purple), #B28985 (Rosy Brown) and #98B285 (Dark Sea Green). 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 #85AEB2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #85AEB2 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 85AEB2 Color
Tints
9DBEC1- AAC6C9
- B6CED1
- C2D7D9
- CEDFE0
- DAE7E8
- E7EFF0
- F3F7F7
Tones
- 84A5A8
- 84A0A3
- 839C9E
- 839799
- 829294
- 828E8F
- 81898A
- 818585
Shades
- 6A8B8E
- 5D7A7D
- 50686B
- 435759
- 354647
- 283435
- 1B2324
- 0D1112
#85AEB2 Color Patterns
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#85AEB2 Gingham Checks
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#85AEB2 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#85AEB2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#85AEB2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#85AEB2 Leaves Pattern
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#85AEB2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#85AEB2 Trellis Pattern
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#85AEB2 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.
