#90A0BB Hex Code
Color Name: Pewter Blue
What is hex #90A0BB Color?
The color name of hex code #90A0BB is Pewter Blue. The RGB values are (144, 160, 187) which means it is composed of
29% red, 33% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:14 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #90A0BB has a hue of 218°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #90A0BB Color Codes
| Color Name | Pewter Blue |
| RGB Values | (144, 160, 187) |
| CMYK Values | (23%, 14%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 23%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #6F5F44 [Boy Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 535 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BBAB90 [Khaki (HTML/CSS)] |
| #90A0BB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #90A0BB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #90A0BB is #BBAB90 which is called Khaki (HTML/CSS). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #90A0BB color is offered by #BBAB90. 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 #90A0BB are #9690BB and #90B6BB, called Cool Grey and Pewter Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #90A0BB 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 #90A0BB are #BB9690 (Rosy Brown) and #B6BB90 (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
#90A0BB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BB90A0 (Tuscany) and #A0BB90 (Laurel Green) along with #90A0BB, 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 #90A0BB has #BB90A0 (Tuscany), #BBAB90 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #90BBAB (Eton 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 #90A0BB contains #BB90B6 (Pastel Purple), #BBAB90 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #90BB96 (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 #90A0BB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #90A0BB 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 90A0BB Color
Tints
A6B3C9- B1BDCF
- BCC6D6
- C8D0DD
- D3D9E4
- DEE3EB
- E9ECF1
- F4F6F8
Tones
- 8D9AAF
- 8B96A9
- 8A93A3
- 88909E
- 868D98
- 858A92
- 83868C
- 828386
Shades
- 738096
- 657083
- 566070
- 48505E
- 3A404B
- 2B3038
- 1D2025
- 0E1013
#90A0BB Color Patterns
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#90A0BB Gingham Checks
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#90A0BB Honeycomb Pattern
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#90A0BB Houndstooth Pattern
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#90A0BB Trellis Pattern
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#90A0BB 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.
