#A6B0CC Hex Code
Color Name: Wild Blue Yonder
What is hex #A6B0CC Color?
The color name of hex code #A6B0CC is Wild Blue Yonder. The RGB values are (166, 176, 204) which means it is composed of
30% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:14 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6B0CC has a hue of 224°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #A6B0CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Wild Blue Yonder |
| RGB Values | (166, 176, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (19%, 14%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 19%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #594F33 [Olive Drab Camouflage] |
| Closest Pantone® | 536 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCC2A6 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #A6B0CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B6B6B6 |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #A6B0CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6B0CC is #CCC2A6 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 #A6B0CC color is offered by #CCC2A6. 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 #A6B0CC are #AFA6CC and #A6C3CC, called Blue Bell and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6B0CC 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 #A6B0CC are #CCAFA6 (Silver Pink) and #C3CCA6 (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
#A6B0CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCA6B0 (Silver Pink) and #B0CCA6 (Cambridge Blue) along with #A6B0CC, 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 #A6B0CC has #CCA6B0 (Silver Pink), #CCC2A6 (Dark Vanilla) and #A6CCC2 (Opal). 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 #A6B0CC contains #CCA6C3 (Lilac), #CCC2A6 (Dark Vanilla) and #A6CCAF (Cambridge 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 #A6B0CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6B0CC 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 A6B0CC Color
Tints
B8C0D6- C1C8DB
- CAD0E0
- D3D8E6
- DBDFEB
- E4E7F0
- EDEFF5
- F6F7FA
Tones
- 9EA6BD
- 9BA2B5
- 979DAE
- 9398A6
- 8F939E
- 8B8E97
- 888A8F
- 848588
Shades
- 858DA3
- 747B8F
- 646A7A
- 535866
- 424652
- 32353D
- 212329
- 111214
#A6B0CC Color Patterns
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#A6B0CC Gingham Checks
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#A6B0CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A6B0CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#A6B0CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#A6B0CC Leaves Pattern
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#A6B0CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#A6B0CC Trellis Pattern
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#A6B0CC 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.
