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#A2A1B1 Hex Code

Color Name: Metallic Silver

What is hex #A2A1B1 Color?

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The color name of hex code #A2A1B1 is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (162, 161, 177) which means it is composed of 32% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:9 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A2A1B1 has a hue of 244°, 9% 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 #A2A1B1 Color Codes

Color NameMetallic Silver
RGB Values(162, 161, 177)
CMYK Values(9%, 9%, 0%, 31%)
HSV/HSB Values(244°, 9%, 69%)
Closest Web Safe#999999
Inverse Color#5D5E4E [Ebony]
Closest Pantone®429 C
Closest RAL9006 [White aluminium]
Complementary Color#B0B1A1 [Laurel Green]
#A2A1B1 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#A7A7A7
Desaturated#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A3A3A3
Weighted Average (Luma)#A2A2A2
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CACACA

Hex #A2A1B1 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of A2A1B1. Complementary color is B0B1A1

Complementary Palette

The complement of #A2A1B1 is #B0B1A1 which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A2A1B1 color is offered by #B0B1A1. 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.

A2A1B1 B0B1A1
Analogous color palette with (A2A1B1, AAA1B1 and A1A8B1)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #A2A1B1 are #AAA1B1 and #A1A8B1, called Silver (Metallic) and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A2A1B1 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.

A2A1B1 AAA1B1 A1A8B1
Split Complementary color palette with (A2A1B1, B1AAA1 and A8B1A1)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A2A1B1 are #B1AAA1 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A8B1A1 (Laurel Green). 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.

A2A1B1 B1AAA1 A8B1A1
Triadic color palette with (A2A1B1, B1A2A1 and A1B1A2)

Triadic Palette

#A2A1B1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B1A2A1 (Quick Silver) and #A1B1A2 (Quick Silver) along with #A2A1B1, 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.

A2A1B1 B1A2A1 A1B1A2
Tetradic color palette with (A2A1B1, B1A2A1, B0B1A1 and A1B0B1)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #A2A1B1 has #B1A2A1 (Quick Silver), #B0B1A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1B0B1 (Metallic Silver). 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.

A2A1B1 B1A2A1 B0B1A1 A1B0B1
Square color palette with (A2A1B1, B1A1A8, B0B1A1 and A1B1AA)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #A2A1B1 contains #B1A1A8 (Lilac Luster), #B0B1A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1B1AA (Metallic Silver). 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.

A2A1B1 B1A1A8 B0B1A1 A1B1AA
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Hex #A2A1B1 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #A2A1B1 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.

A2A1B1 B0A1B1 B1A1A5 B1ABA1 A9B1A1 A1B1A7 A1AEB1

Tints, Tones & Shades of A2A1B1 Color

Tints

  • Transparent B5B4C1B5B4C1
  • Transparent BEBDC8BEBDC8
  • Transparent C7C7D0C7C7D0
  • Transparent D1D0D8D1D0D8
  • Transparent DAD9E0DAD9E0
  • Transparent E3E3E8E3E3E8
  • Transparent ECECEFECECEF
  • Transparent F6F6F7F6F6F7

Tones

  • Transparent 9B9AA79B9AA7
  • Transparent 9897A29897A2
  • Transparent 94949D94949D
  • Transparent 919199919199
  • Transparent 8E8D948E8D94
  • Transparent 8A8A8F8A8A8F
  • Transparent 87878A87878A
  • Transparent 838385838385

Shades

  • Transparent 82818E82818E
  • Transparent 71717C71717C
  • Transparent 61616A61616A
  • Transparent 515159515159
  • Transparent 414047414047
  • Transparent 313035313035
  • Transparent 202023202023
  • Transparent 101012101012

#A2A1B1 Color Patterns

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    #A2A1B1 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #A2A1B1 Trellis Pattern

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    #A2A1B1 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.