#A5ACAF Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Silver
What is hex #A5ACAF Color?
The color name of hex code #A5ACAF is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (165, 172, 175) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:2 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A5ACAF has a hue of 198°, 6% 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 #A5ACAF Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Silver |
| RGB Values | (165, 172, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 2%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (198°, 6%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #5A5350 [Davy's Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | 429 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #AFA8A5 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #A5ACAF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #A5ACAF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A5ACAF is #AFA8A5 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A5ACAF color is offered by #AFA8A5. 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 #A5ACAF are #A5A7AF and #A5AFAD, called Metallic Silver and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A5ACAF 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 #A5ACAF are #AFA5A7 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #AFADA5 (Silver Chalice). 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
#A5ACAF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFA5AC (Silver (Metallic)) and #ACAFA5 (Silver Chalice) along with #A5ACAF, 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 #A5ACAF has #AFA5AC (Silver (Metallic)), #AFA8A5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A5AFA8 (Dark Gray (X11)). 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 #A5ACAF contains #ADA5AF (Silver (Metallic)), #AFA8A5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A7AFA5 (Dark Gray (X11)). 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 #A5ACAF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A5ACAF 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 A5ACAF Color
Tints
B7BDBF- C0C5C7
- C9CDCF
- D2D6D7
- DBDEDF
- E4E6E7
- EDEEEF
- F6F7F7
Tones
- 9EA3A6
- 9A9FA1
- 969A9C
- 939698
- 8F9293
- 8B8D8E
- 878989
- 848485
Shades
- 848A8C
- 74787B
- 636769
- 535658
- 424546
- 323435
- 212223
- 111112
#A5ACAF Color Patterns
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#A5ACAF Gingham Checks
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#A5ACAF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A5ACAF Polka Dots Pattern
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#A5ACAF Honeycomb Pattern
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#A5ACAF Leaves Pattern
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#A5ACAF Houndstooth Pattern
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#A5ACAF Trellis Pattern
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#A5ACAF 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.
