#A0C0CC Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #A0C0CC Color?
The color name of hex code #A0C0CC is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (160, 192, 204) which means it is composed of
29% red, 35% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:6 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A0C0CC has a hue of 196°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #A0C0CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (160, 192, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 6%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 22%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #5F3F33 [Liver Chestnut (Horses)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5435 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCACA0 [Silver Pink] |
| #A0C0CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #A0C0CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A0C0CC is #CCACA0 which is called Silver Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A0C0CC color is offered by #CCACA0. 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 #A0C0CC are #A0AACC and #A0CCC2, called Wild Blue Yonder and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A0C0CC 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 #A0C0CC are #CCA0AA (Silver Pink) and #CCC2A0 (Dark Vanilla). 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
#A0C0CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCA0C0 (Lilac) and #C0CCA0 (Dark Vanilla) along with #A0C0CC, 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 #A0C0CC has #CCA0C0 (Lilac), #CCACA0 (Silver Pink) and #A0CCAC (Cambridge 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 #A0C0CC contains #C2A0CC (Lilac), #CCACA0 (Silver Pink) and #AACCA0 (Laurel 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 #A0C0CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A0C0CC 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 A0C0CC Color
Tints
B3CDD6- BDD3DB
- C6D9E0
- D0E0E6
- D9E6EB
- E3ECF0
- ECF2F5
- F6F9FA
Tones
- 9AB3BD
- 96ADB5
- 93A6AE
- 90A0A6
- 8D9A9E
- 8A9397
- 868D8F
- 838688
Shades
- 809AA3
- 70868F
- 60737A
- 506066
- 404D52
- 303A3D
- 202629
- 101314
#A0C0CC Color Patterns
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#A0C0CC Gingham Checks
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#A0C0CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A0C0CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#A0C0CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#A0C0CC Leaves Pattern
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#A0C0CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#A0C0CC Trellis Pattern
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#A0C0CC Plaid Pattern
#A0C0CC Color Interior Ideas
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#A0C0CC Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
