#8A978A Hex Code
Color Name: Philippine Gray
What is hex #8A978A Color?
The color name of hex code #8A978A is Philippine Gray. The RGB values are (138, 151, 138) which means it is composed of
32% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:0 Y:9 K:41. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8A978A has a hue of 120°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 59%.
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 #8A978A Color Codes
| Color Name | Philippine Gray |
| RGB Values | (138, 151, 138) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 0%, 9%, 41%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 9%, 59%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #756875 [Old Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7539 C |
| Closest RAL | 7042 [Traffic grey A] |
| Complementary Color | #978A97 [Deep Amethyst] |
| #8A978A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8E8E8E |
| Desaturated | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #8A978A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8A978A is #978A97 which is called Deep Amethyst. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8A978A color is offered by #978A97. 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 #8A978A are #8A9791 and #91978A, called Philippine Gray and Philippine Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8A978A 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 #8A978A are #918A97 (Philippine Gray) and #978A91 (Philippine 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
#8A978A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8A8A97 (Roman Silver) and #978A8A (Philippine Gray) along with #8A978A, 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 #8A978A has #8A8A97 (Roman Silver), #978A97 (Deep Amethyst) and #97978A (Spanish 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 #8A978A contains #8A9197 (Roman Silver), #978A97 (Deep Amethyst) and #97918A (Philippine 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 #8A978A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8A978A 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 8A978A Color
Tints
A1ACA1- ADB6AD
- B9C1B9
- C5CBC5
- D0D5D0
- DCE0DC
- E8EAE8
- F3F5F3
Tones
- 889288
- 879087
- 868E86
- 858C85
- 848984
- 838783
- 828582
- 818281
Shades
- 6E796E
- 616A61
- 535B53
- 454C45
- 373C37
- 292D29
- 1C1E1C
- 0E0F0E
#8A978A Color Patterns
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#8A978A Gingham Checks
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#8A978A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8A978A Polka Dots Pattern
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#8A978A Honeycomb Pattern
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#8A978A Leaves Pattern
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#8A978A Houndstooth Pattern
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#8A978A Trellis Pattern
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#8A978A 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.
