#A6AC9E Hex Code
Color Name: Quick Silver
What is hex #A6AC9E Color?
The color name of hex code #A6AC9E is Quick Silver. The RGB values are (166, 172, 158) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:0 Y:8 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6AC9E has a hue of 86°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #A6AC9E Color Codes
| Color Name | Quick Silver |
| RGB Values | (166, 172, 158) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 0%, 8%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (86°, 8%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #595361 [Davy's Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | 414 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #A49EAC [Heliotrope Gray] |
| #A6AC9E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A5A5A5 |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #A6AC9E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6AC9E is #A49EAC which is called Heliotrope Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A6AC9E color is offered by #A49EAC. 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 #A6AC9E are #9FAC9E and #ACAB9E, called Quick Silver and Quick Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6AC9E 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 #A6AC9E are #9E9FAC (Manatee) and #AB9EAC (Heliotrope Gray). 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
#A6AC9E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9EA6AC (Quick Silver) and #AC9EA6 (Heliotrope Gray) along with #A6AC9E, 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 #A6AC9E has #9EA6AC (Quick Silver), #A49EAC (Heliotrope Gray) and #ACA49E (Quick 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A6AC9E contains #9EACAB (Metallic Silver), #A49EAC (Heliotrope Gray) and #AC9E9F (Heliotrope Gray). 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 #A6AC9E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6AC9E 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 A6AC9E Color
Tints
B8BDB1- C1C5BB
- CACDC5
- D3D6CF
- DBDED8
- E4E6E2
- EDEEEC
- F6F7F5
Tones
- 9EA398
- 9B9F95
- 979A92
- 93968F
- 8F928C
- 8B8D89
- 888986
- 848483
Shades
- 858A7E
- 74786F
- 64675F
- 53564F
- 42453F
- 32342F
- 212220
- 111110
#A6AC9E Color Patterns
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#A6AC9E Gingham Checks
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#A6AC9E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A6AC9E Polka Dots Pattern
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#A6AC9E Honeycomb Pattern
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#A6AC9E Leaves Pattern
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#A6AC9E Houndstooth Pattern
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#A6AC9E Trellis Pattern
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#A6AC9E 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.
