#A8BBCE Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #A8BBCE Color?
The color name of hex code #A8BBCE is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (168, 187, 206) which means it is composed of
30% red, 33% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:9 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8BBCE has a hue of 210°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #A8BBCE Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (168, 187, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (19%, 9%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 18%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #574431 [Liver Chestnut (Horses)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5435 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CEBBA8 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #A8BBCE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #A8BBCE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8BBCE is #CEBBA8 which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8BBCE color is offered by #CEBBA8. 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 #A8BBCE are #A8A8CE and #A8CECE, called Wild Blue Yonder and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8BBCE 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 #A8BBCE are #CEA8A8 (Silver Pink) and #CECEA8 (Dark Vanilla). 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
#A8BBCE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CEA8BB (Lilac) and #BBCEA8 (Ash Gray) along with #A8BBCE, 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 #A8BBCE has #CEA8BB (Lilac), #CEBBA8 (Dark Vanilla) and #A8CEBB (Opal). 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 #A8BBCE contains #CEA8CE (Lilac), #CEBBA8 (Dark Vanilla) and #A8CEA8 (Cambridge Blue). 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 #A8BBCE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8BBCE 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 A8BBCE Color
Tints
B9C9D8- C2CFDD
- CBD6E2
- D4DDE7
- DCE4EB
- E5EBF0
- EEF1F5
- F6F8FA
Tones
- A0AFBE
- 9CA9B7
- 98A3AF
- 949EA7
- 90989F
- 8C9297
- 888C90
- 848688
Shades
- 8696A5
- 768390
- 65707C
- 545E67
- 434B52
- 32383E
- 222529
- 111315
#A8BBCE Color Patterns
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#A8BBCE Gingham Checks
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#A8BBCE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A8BBCE Polka Dots Pattern
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#A8BBCE Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8BBCE Leaves Pattern
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#A8BBCE Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8BBCE Trellis Pattern
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#A8BBCE Plaid Pattern
#A8BBCE Color Interior Ideas
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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.
