#A8A78C Hex Code
Color Name: Grullo
What is hex #A8A78C Color?
The color name of hex code #A8A78C is Grullo. The RGB values are (168, 167, 140) which means it is composed of
35% red, 35% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:17 K:34. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8A78C has a hue of 58°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 66%.
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 #A8A78C Color Codes
| Color Name | Grullo |
| RGB Values | (168, 167, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 17%, 34%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (58°, 17%, 66%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #575873 [Black Coral] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7536 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #8C8DA8 [Cool Grey] |
| #A8A78C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9E9E9E |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #A8A78C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8A78C is #8C8DA8 which is called Cool Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8A78C color is offered by #8C8DA8. 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 #A8A78C are #9BA88C and #A8998C, called Morning Blue and Grullo, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8A78C 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 #A8A78C are #8C9BA8 (Cool Grey) and #998CA8 (Deep Amethyst). 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
#A8A78C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8CA8A7 (Cadet Grey) and #A78CA8 (Deep Amethyst) along with #A8A78C, 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 #A8A78C has #8CA8A7 (Cadet Grey), #8C8DA8 (Cool Grey) and #A88C8D (Grullo). 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 #A8A78C contains #8CA899 (Morning Blue), #8C8DA8 (Cool Grey) and #A88C9B (Deep Amethyst). 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 #A8A78C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8A78C 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 A8A78C Color
Tints
B9B9A3- C2C1AF
- CBCABA
- D4D3C6
- DCDCD1
- E5E5DD
- EEEDE8
- F6F6F4
Tones
- A09F8A
- 9C9B88
- 989787
- 949486
- 909085
- 8C8C84
- 888882
- 848481
Shades
- 868670
- 767562
- 656454
- 545446
- 434338
- 32322A
- 22211C
- 11110E
#A8A78C Color Patterns
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#A8A78C Gingham Checks
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#A8A78C Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8A78C Leaves Pattern
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#A8A78C Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8A78C Trellis Pattern
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#A8A78C 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.
