#A6B4AB Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Foil
What is hex #A6B4AB Color?
The color name of hex code #A6B4AB is Silver Foil. The RGB values are (166, 180, 171) which means it is composed of
32% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:0 Y:5 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6B4AB has a hue of 141°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 71%.
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 #A6B4AB Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Foil |
| RGB Values | (166, 180, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 0%, 5%, 29%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (141°, 8%, 71%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #594B54 [Dark Liver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5645 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B4A6AF [Pastel Purple] |
| #A6B4AB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ACACAC |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #A6B4AB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6B4AB is #B4A6AF which is called Pastel Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A6B4AB color is offered by #B4A6AF. 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 #A6B4AB are #A6B4B2 and #A8B4A6, called Silver Foil and Silver Chalice, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6B4AB 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 #A6B4AB are #B2A6B4 (Pastel Purple) and #B4A6A8 (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
#A6B4AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABA6B4 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B4ABA6 (Silver Chalice) along with #A6B4AB, 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 #A6B4AB has #ABA6B4 (Silver (Metallic)), #B4A6AF (Pastel Purple) and #AFB4A6 (Silver Foil). 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 #A6B4AB contains #A6A8B4 (Metallic Silver), #B4A6AF (Pastel Purple) and #B4B2A6 (Silver Foil). 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 #A6B4AB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6B4AB 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 A6B4AB Color
Tints
B8C3BC- C1CBC4
- CAD2CD
- D3DAD5
- DBE1DD
- E4E9E6
- EDF0EE
- F6F8F7
Tones
- 9EAAA2
- 9BA49E
- 979F9A
- 939A96
- 8F9591
- 8B908D
- 888A89
- 848584
Shades
- 859089
- 747E78
- 646C67
- 535A56
- 424844
- 323633
- 212422
- 111211
#A6B4AB Color Patterns
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#A6B4AB Gingham Checks
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#A6B4AB Honeycomb Pattern
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#A6B4AB Leaves Pattern
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#A6B4AB Houndstooth Pattern
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#A6B4AB Trellis Pattern
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#A6B4AB 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.
