#A8B1AB Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Chalice
What is hex #A8B1AB Color?
The color name of hex code #A8B1AB is Silver Chalice. The RGB values are (168, 177, 171) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:3 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8B1AB has a hue of 140°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #A8B1AB Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Chalice |
| RGB Values | (168, 177, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 3%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (140°, 5%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #574E54 [Dark Liver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 442 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1A8AE [Silver Chalice] |
| #A8B1AB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ACACAC |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #A8B1AB Color Palettes
A8B1AB is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8B1AB is #B1A8AE 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 #A8B1AB color is offered by #B1A8AE. 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 #A8B1AB are #A8B1B0 and #AAB1A8, called Silver Foil and Silver Chalice, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8B1AB 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 #A8B1AB are #B0A8B1 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B1A8AA (Silver Chalice). 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
#A8B1AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABA8B1 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B1ABA8 (Silver Chalice) along with #A8B1AB, 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 #A8B1AB has #ABA8B1 (Silver (Metallic)), #B1A8AE (Silver Chalice) and #AEB1A8 (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 #A8B1AB contains #A8AAB1 (Metallic Silver), #B1A8AE (Silver Chalice) and #B1B0A8 (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 #A8B1AB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8B1AB 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 A8B1AB Color
Tints
B9C1BC- C2C8C4
- CBD0CD
- D4D8D5
- DCE0DD
- E5E8E6
- EEEFEE
- F6F7F7
Tones
- A0A7A2
- 9CA29E
- 989D9A
- 949996
- 909491
- 8C8F8D
- 888A89
- 848584
Shades
- 868E89
- 767C78
- 656A67
- 545956
- 434744
- 323533
- 222322
- 111211
#A8B1AB Color Patterns
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#A8B1AB Gingham Checks
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#A8B1AB Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8B1AB Leaves Pattern
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#A8B1AB Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8B1AB Trellis Pattern
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#A8B1AB 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.
