#A3BCD2 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #A3BCD2 Color?
The color name of hex code #A3BCD2 is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (163, 188, 210) which means it is composed of
29% red, 34% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:11 Y:0 K:18. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A3BCD2 has a hue of 208°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 82%.
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 #A3BCD2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (163, 188, 210) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 11%, 0%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (208°, 22%, 82%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #5C432D [Van Dyke Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 651 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D2B9A3 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #A3BCD2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #A3BCD2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A3BCD2 is #D2B9A3 which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A3BCD2 color is offered by #D2B9A3. 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 #A3BCD2 are #A3A5D2 and #A3D2D1, called Blue Bell and Crystal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A3BCD2 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 #A3BCD2 are #D2A3A5 (Pastel Pink) and #D2D1A3 (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
#A3BCD2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D2A3BC (Lilac) and #BCD2A3 (Light Moss Green) along with #A3BCD2, 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 #A3BCD2 has #D2A3BC (Lilac), #D2B9A3 (Dark Vanilla) and #A3D2B9 (Turquoise 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A3BCD2 contains #D1A3D2 (Light Medium Orchid), #D2B9A3 (Dark Vanilla) and #A5D2A3 (Eton Blue). 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 #A3BCD2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A3BCD2 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 A3BCD2 Color
Tints
B5C9DB- BFD0E0
- C8D7E4
- D1DEE9
- DAE4ED
- E3EBF2
- EDF2F6
- F6F8FB
Tones
- 9CB0C2
- 99AAB9
- 95A4B1
- 929EA9
- 8E98A1
- 8B9299
- 878C90
- 848688
Shades
- 8296A8
- 728493
- 62717E
- 525E69
- 414B54
- 31383F
- 21262A
- 101315
#A3BCD2 Color Patterns
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#A3BCD2 Gingham Checks
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#A3BCD2 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A3BCD2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A3BCD2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A3BCD2 Leaves Pattern
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#A3BCD2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A3BCD2 Trellis Pattern
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#A3BCD2 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.
