#A4ACD8 Hex Code
Color Name: Wild Blue Yonder
What is hex #A4ACD8 Color?
The color name of hex code #A4ACD8 is Wild Blue Yonder. The RGB values are (164, 172, 216) which means it is composed of
30% red, 31% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:24 M:20 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A4ACD8 has a hue of 231°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #A4ACD8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Wild Blue Yonder |
| RGB Values | (164, 172, 216) |
| CMYK Values | (24%, 20%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (231°, 24%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #5B5327 [Soldier Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2705 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D8D0A4 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #A4ACD8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B8B8B8 |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D0D0D0 |
Hex #A4ACD8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A4ACD8 is #D8D0A4 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 #A4ACD8 color is offered by #D8D0A4. 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 #A4ACD8 are #B6A4D8 and #A4C6D8, called Light Pastel Purple and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A4ACD8 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 #A4ACD8 are #D8B6A4 (Dark Vanilla) and #C6D8A4 (Light Moss 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.
Triadic Palette
#A4ACD8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D8A4AC (Pastel Pink) and #ACD8A4 (Light Moss Green) along with #A4ACD8, 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 #A4ACD8 has #D8A4AC (Pastel Pink), #D8D0A4 (Dark Vanilla) and #A4D8D0 (Crystal). 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 #A4ACD8 contains #D8A4C6 (Light Medium Orchid), #D8D0A4 (Dark Vanilla) and #A4D8B6 (Turquoise 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 #A4ACD8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A4ACD8 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 A4ACD8 Color
Tints
B6BDE0- BFC5E4
- C8CDE8
- D2D6EC
- DBDEEF
- E4E6F3
- EDEEF7
- F6F7FB
Tones
- 9DA3C6
- 999FBE
- 969AB5
- 9296AC
- 8E92A3
- 8B8D9A
- 878992
- 848489
Shades
- 838AAD
- 737897
- 626782
- 52566C
- 424556
- 313441
- 21222B
- 101116
#A4ACD8 Color Patterns
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#A4ACD8 Gingham Checks
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#A4ACD8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A4ACD8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A4ACD8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A4ACD8 Leaves Pattern
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#A4ACD8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A4ACD8 Trellis Pattern
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#A4ACD8 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.
