#A6C5A5 Hex Code
Color Name: Cambridge Blue
What is hex #A6C5A5 Color?
The color name of hex code #A6C5A5 is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (166, 197, 165) which means it is composed of
31% red, 37% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:0 Y:16 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6C5A5 has a hue of 118°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #A6C5A5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cambridge Blue |
| RGB Values | (166, 197, 165) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 0%, 16%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (118°, 16%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #593A5A [English Violet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5585 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #C4A5C5 [Lilac] |
| #A6C5A5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B0B0B0 |
| Desaturated | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #A6C5A5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6C5A5 is #C4A5C5 which is called Lilac. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A6C5A5 color is offered by #C4A5C5. 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 #A6C5A5 are #A5C5B4 and #B6C5A5, called Cambridge Blue and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6C5A5 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 #A6C5A5 are #B4A5C5 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C5A5B6 (Black Shadows). 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
#A6C5A5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A5A6C5 (Blue Bell) and #C5A5A6 (Silver Pink) along with #A6C5A5, 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 #A6C5A5 has #A5A6C5 (Blue Bell), #C4A5C5 (Lilac) and #C5C4A5 (Dark Vanilla). 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 #A6C5A5 contains #A5B6C5 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #C4A5C5 (Lilac) and #C5B4A5 (Silver Pink). 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 #A6C5A5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6C5A5 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 A6C5A5 Color
Tints
B8D1B7- C1D6C0
- CADCC9
- D3E2D2
- DBE8DB
- E4EEE4
- EDF3ED
- F6F9F6
Tones
- 9EB79E
- 9BB09A
- 97A996
- 93A393
- 8F9C8F
- 8B958B
- 888E87
- 848784
Shades
- 859E84
- 748A74
- 647663
- 536353
- 424F42
- 323B32
- 212721
- 111411
#A6C5A5 Color Patterns
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#A6C5A5 Gingham Checks
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#A6C5A5 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A6C5A5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A6C5A5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A6C5A5 Leaves Pattern
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#A6C5A5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A6C5A5 Trellis Pattern
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#A6C5A5 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.
