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#A8B0B3 Hex Code

Color Name: Silver Foil

What is hex #A8B0B3 Color?

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The color name of hex code #A8B0B3 is Silver Foil. The RGB values are (168, 176, 179) which means it is composed of 32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:2 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8B0B3 has a hue of 196°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #A8B0B3 Color Codes

Color NameSilver Foil
RGB Values(168, 176, 179)
CMYK Values(6%, 2%, 0%, 30%)
HSV/HSB Values(196°, 6%, 70%)
Closest Web Safe#9999CC
Inverse Color#574F4C [Dark Liver]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 5 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#B3ABA8 [Silver Chalice]
#A8B0B3 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#AEAEAE
Desaturated#AEAEAE
Weighted Average (Most Common)#AEAEAE
Weighted Average (Luma)#AFAFAF
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D1D1D1

Hex #A8B0B3 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of A8B0B3. Complementary color is B3ABA8

Complementary Palette

The complement of #A8B0B3 is #B3ABA8 which is called Silver Chalice. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8B0B3 color is offered by #B3ABA8. 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.

A8B0B3 B3ABA8
Analogous color palette with (A8B0B3, A8ABB3 and A8B3B1)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #A8B0B3 are #A8ABB3 and #A8B3B1, called Metallic Silver and Silver Foil, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8B0B3 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.

A8B0B3 A8ABB3 A8B3B1
Split Complementary color palette with (A8B0B3, B3A8AB and B3B1A8)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A8B0B3 are #B3A8AB (Silver Chalice) and #B3B1A8 (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.

A8B0B3 B3A8AB B3B1A8
Triadic color palette with (A8B0B3, B3A8B0 and B0B3A8)

Triadic Palette

#A8B0B3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3A8B0 (Silver Chalice) and #B0B3A8 (Silver Foil) along with #A8B0B3, 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.

A8B0B3 B3A8B0 B0B3A8
Tetradic color palette with (A8B0B3, B3A8B0, B3ABA8 and A8B3AB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #A8B0B3 has #B3A8B0 (Silver Chalice), #B3ABA8 (Silver Chalice) and #A8B3AB (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.

A8B0B3 B3A8B0 B3ABA8 A8B3AB
Square color palette with (A8B0B3, B1A8B3, B3ABA8 and ABB3A8)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #A8B0B3 contains #B1A8B3 (Silver (Metallic)), #B3ABA8 (Silver Chalice) and #ABB3A8 (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.

A8B0B3 B1A8B3 B3ABA8 ABB3A8
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Hex #A8B0B3 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #A8B0B3 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.

A8B0B3 A9A8B3 B3A8B3 B3A8AA B3B0A8 ADB3A8 A8B3AD

Tints, Tones & Shades of A8B0B3 Color

Tints

  • Transparent B9C0C2B9C0C2
  • Transparent C2C8CAC2C8CA
  • Transparent CBD0D1CBD0D1
  • Transparent D4D8D9D4D8D9
  • Transparent DCDFE1DCDFE1
  • Transparent E5E7E8E5E7E8
  • Transparent EEEFF0EEEFF0
  • Transparent F6F7F7F6F7F7

Tones

  • Transparent A0A6A9A0A6A9
  • Transparent 9CA2A49CA2A4
  • Transparent 989D9F989D9F
  • Transparent 94989A94989A
  • Transparent 909394909394
  • Transparent 8C8E8F8C8E8F
  • Transparent 888A8A888A8A
  • Transparent 848585848585

Shades

  • Transparent 868D8F868D8F
  • Transparent 767B7D767B7D
  • Transparent 656A6B656A6B
  • Transparent 54585A54585A
  • Transparent 434648434648
  • Transparent 323536323536
  • Transparent 222324222324
  • Transparent 111212111212

#A8B0B3 Color Patterns

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    #A8B0B3 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #A8B0B3 Trellis Pattern

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    #A8B0B3 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.