#8AA1B1 Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Grey
What is hex #8AA1B1 Color?
The color name of hex code #8AA1B1 is Cadet Grey. The RGB values are (138, 161, 177) which means it is composed of
29% red, 34% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:9 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8AA1B1 has a hue of 205°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #8AA1B1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Grey |
| RGB Values | (138, 161, 177) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 9%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (205°, 22%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #755E4E [Boy Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 535 C |
| Closest RAL | 6034 [Pastel turquoise] |
| Complementary Color | #B19A8A [Grullo] |
| #8AA1B1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9F9F9F |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C7C7C7 |
Hex #8AA1B1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8AA1B1 is #B19A8A 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 #8AA1B1 color is offered by #B19A8A. 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 #8AA1B1 are #8A8EB1 and #8AB1AE, called Cool Grey and Pewter Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8AA1B1 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 #8AA1B1 are #B18A8E (English Lavender) and #B1AE8A (Sage). 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
#8AA1B1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B18AA1 (Opera Mauve) and #A1B18A (Dark Sea Green) along with #8AA1B1, 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 #8AA1B1 has #B18AA1 (Opera Mauve), #B19A8A (Grullo) and #8AB19A (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 #8AA1B1 contains #AE8AB1 (Glossy Grape), #B19A8A (Grullo) and #8EB18A (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 #8AA1B1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8AA1B1 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 8AA1B1 Color
Tints
A1B4C1- ADBDC8
- B9C7D0
- C5D0D8
- D0D9E0
- DCE3E8
- E8ECEF
- F3F6F7
Tones
- 889AA7
- 8797A2
- 86949D
- 859199
- 848D94
- 838A8F
- 82878A
- 818385
Shades
- 6E818E
- 61717C
- 53616A
- 455159
- 374047
- 293035
- 1C2023
- 0E1012
#8AA1B1 Color Patterns
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#8AA1B1 Gingham Checks
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#8AA1B1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#8AA1B1 Leaves Pattern
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#8AA1B1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#8AA1B1 Trellis Pattern
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#8AA1B1 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.
