#879BAA Hex Code
Color Name: Cool Grey
What is hex #879BAA Color?
The color name of hex code #879BAA is Cool Grey. The RGB values are (135, 155, 170) which means it is composed of
29% red, 34% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:9 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #879BAA has a hue of 206°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #879BAA Color Codes
| Color Name | Cool Grey |
| RGB Values | (135, 155, 170) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 9%, 0%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (206°, 21%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #786455 [Pastel Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5425 C |
| Closest RAL | 7001 [Silver grey] |
| Complementary Color | #AA9687 [Grullo] |
| #879BAA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #879BAA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #879BAA is #AA9687 which is called Grullo. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #879BAA color is offered by #AA9687. 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 #879BAA are #878AAA and #87AAA8, called Cool Grey and Cadet Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #879BAA 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 #879BAA are #AA878A (English Lavender) and #AAA887 (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
#879BAA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AA879B (English Lavender) and #9BAA87 (Grullo) along with #879BAA, 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 #879BAA has #AA879B (English Lavender), #AA9687 (Grullo) and #87AA96 (Morning Blue). 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 #879BAA contains #A887AA (Deep Amethyst), #AA9687 (Grullo) and #8AAA87 (Morning Blue). 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 #879BAA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #879BAA 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 879BAA Color
Tints
9FAFBB- ABB9C4
- B7C3CC
- C3CDD5
- CFD7DD
- DBE1E6
- E7EBEE
- F3F5F7
Tones
- 8696A2
- 85939D
- 849099
- 848E95
- 838B91
- 82888D
- 818588
- 818384
Shades
- 6C7C88
- 5F6D77
- 515D66
- 444E55
- 363E44
- 292F33
- 1B1F22
- 0E1011
#879BAA Color Patterns
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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.
