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#A1B2AB Hex Code

Color Name: Metallic Silver

What is hex #A1B2AB Color?

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The color name of hex code #A1B2AB is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (161, 178, 171) which means it is composed of 32% red, 35% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:0 Y:4 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A1B2AB has a hue of 155°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #A1B2AB Color Codes

Color NameMetallic Silver
RGB Values(161, 178, 171)
CMYK Values(10%, 0%, 4%, 30%)
HSV/HSB Values(155°, 10%, 70%)
Closest Web Safe#999999
Inverse Color#5E4D54 [Wenge]
Closest Pantone®5507 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#B2A1A8 [Lilac Luster]
#A1B2AB Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#AAAAAA
Desaturated#AAAAAA
Weighted Average (Most Common)#ACACAC
Weighted Average (Luma)#AEAEAE
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D0D0D0

Hex #A1B2AB Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of A1B2AB. Complementary color is B2A1A8

Complementary Palette

The complement of #A1B2AB is #B2A1A8 which is called Lilac Luster. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A1B2AB color is offered by #B2A1A8. 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.

A1B2AB B2A1A8
Analogous color palette with (A1B2AB, A1B1B2 and A1B2A3)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #A1B2AB are #A1B1B2 and #A1B2A3, called Metallic Silver and Laurel Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A1B2AB 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.

A1B2AB A1B1B2 A1B2A3
Split Complementary color palette with (A1B2AB, B2A1B1 and B2A3A1)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A1B2AB are #B2A1B1 (Pastel Purple) and #B2A3A1 (Quick Silver). 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.

A1B2AB B2A1B1 B2A3A1
Triadic color palette with (A1B2AB, ABA1B2 and B2ABA1)

Triadic Palette

#A1B2AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABA1B2 (Pastel Purple) and #B2ABA1 (Dark Gray (X11)) along with #A1B2AB, 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.

A1B2AB ABA1B2 B2ABA1
Tetradic color palette with (A1B2AB, ABA1B2, B2A1A8 and A8B2A1)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #A1B2AB has #ABA1B2 (Pastel Purple), #B2A1A8 (Lilac Luster) and #A8B2A1 (Laurel Green). 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.

A1B2AB ABA1B2 B2A1A8 A8B2A1
Square color palette with (A1B2AB, A3A1B2, B2A1A8 and B1B2A1)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #A1B2AB contains #A3A1B2 (Metallic Silver), #B2A1A8 (Lilac Luster) and #B1B2A1 (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.

A1B2AB A3A1B2 B2A1A8 B1B2A1
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Hex #A1B2AB Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #A1B2AB 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.

A1B2AB A1ABB2 A6A1B2 B2A1AF B2A1A1 B2B0A1 A6B2A1

Tints, Tones & Shades of A1B2AB Color

Tints

  • Transparent B4C1BCB4C1BC
  • Transparent BDC9C4BDC9C4
  • Transparent C7D1CDC7D1CD
  • Transparent D0D9D5D0D9D5
  • Transparent D9E0DDD9E0DD
  • Transparent E3E8E6E3E8E6
  • Transparent ECF0EEECF0EE
  • Transparent F6F7F7F6F7F7

Tones

  • Transparent 9AA8A29AA8A2
  • Transparent 97A39E97A39E
  • Transparent 949E9A949E9A
  • Transparent 919996919996
  • Transparent 8D94918D9491
  • Transparent 8A8F8D8A8F8D
  • Transparent 878A89878A89
  • Transparent 838584838584

Shades

  • Transparent 818E89818E89
  • Transparent 717D78717D78
  • Transparent 616B67616B67
  • Transparent 515956515956
  • Transparent 404744404744
  • Transparent 303533303533
  • Transparent 202422202422
  • Transparent 101211101211

#A1B2AB Color Patterns

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    #A1B2AB Gingham Checks

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    #A1B2AB Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #A1B2AB Polka Dots Pattern

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    #A1B2AB Honeycomb Pattern

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    #A1B2AB Leaves Pattern

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    #A1B2AB Houndstooth Pattern

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    #A1B2AB Trellis Pattern

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    #A1B2AB 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.