#A6BBDF Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #A6BBDF Color?
The color name of hex code #A6BBDF is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (166, 187, 223) which means it is composed of
29% red, 32% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:16 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6BBDF has a hue of 218°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #A6BBDF Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (166, 187, 223) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 16%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 26%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #594420 [Liver (Dogs)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 651 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #DFCAA6 [Desert Sand] |
| #A6BBDF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C0C0C0 |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #A6BBDF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6BBDF is #DFCAA6 which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A6BBDF color is offered by #DFCAA6. 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 #A6BBDF are #AEA6DF and #A6D8DF, called Maximum Blue Purple and Crystal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6BBDF 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 #A6BBDF are #DFAEA6 (Pale Chestnut) and #D8DFA6 (Pale Goldenrod). 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
#A6BBDF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DFA6BB (Kobi) and #BBDFA6 (Light Moss Green) along with #A6BBDF, 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 #A6BBDF has #DFA6BB (Kobi), #DFCAA6 (Desert Sand) and #A6DFCA (Sea Foam Green). 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 #A6BBDF contains #DFA6D8 (Light Orchid), #DFCAA6 (Desert Sand) and #A6DFAE (Celadon). 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 #A6BBDF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6BBDF 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 A6BBDF Color
Tints
B8C9E5- C1CFE9
- CAD6EC
- D3DDEF
- DBE4F2
- E4EBF5
- EDF1F9
- F6F8FC
Tones
- 9EAFCC
- 9BA9C3
- 97A3B9
- 939EB0
- 8F98A6
- 8B929D
- 888C93
- 84868A
Shades
- 8596B2
- 74839C
- 647086
- 535E70
- 424B59
- 323843
- 21252D
- 111316
#A6BBDF Color Patterns
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#A6BBDF 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.
