#A8ABB6 Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Silver
What is hex #A8ABB6 Color?
The color name of hex code #A8ABB6 is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (168, 171, 182) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:6 Y:0 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8ABB6 has a hue of 227°, 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 #A8ABB6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Silver |
| RGB Values | (168, 171, 182) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 6%, 0%, 29%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 8%, 71%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #575449 [Dark Liver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 429 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B6B3A8 [Silver Foil] |
| #A8ABB6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #A8ABB6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8ABB6 is #B6B3A8 which is called Silver Foil. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8ABB6 color is offered by #B6B3A8. 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 #A8ABB6 are #ACA8B6 and #A8B2B6, called Silver (Metallic) and Silver Foil, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8ABB6 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 #A8ABB6 are #B6ACA8 (Silver Foil) and #B2B6A8 (Silver Foil). 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
#A8ABB6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B6A8AB (Silver Chalice) and #ABB6A8 (Silver Foil) along with #A8ABB6, 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 #A8ABB6 has #B6A8AB (Silver Chalice), #B6B3A8 (Silver Foil) and #A8B6B3 (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 #A8ABB6 contains #B6A8B2 (Pastel Purple), #B6B3A8 (Silver Foil) and #A8B6AC (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 #A8ABB6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8ABB6 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 A8ABB6 Color
Tints
B9BCC5- C2C4CC
- CBCDD3
- D4D5DB
- DCDDE2
- E5E6E9
- EEEEF0
- F6F7F8
Tones
- A0A2AB
- 9C9EA6
- 989AA0
- 94969B
- 909196
- 8C8D90
- 88898B
- 848485
Shades
- 868992
- 76787F
- 65676D
- 54565B
- 434449
- 323337
- 222224
- 111112
#A8ABB6 Color Patterns
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#A8ABB6 Gingham Checks
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#A8ABB6 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A8ABB6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8ABB6 Leaves Pattern
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#A8ABB6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8ABB6 Trellis Pattern
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#A8ABB6 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.
