#A8C3E4 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #A8C3E4 Color?
The color name of hex code #A8C3E4 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (168, 195, 228) which means it is composed of
28% red, 33% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:15 Y:0 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8C3E4 has a hue of 213°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 89%.
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 #A8C3E4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (168, 195, 228) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 15%, 0%, 11%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (213°, 26%, 89%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #573C1B [Liver (Dogs)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 543 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #E4C9A8 [Desert Sand] |
| #A8C3E4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #A8C3E4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8C3E4 is #E4C9A8 which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8C3E4 color is offered by #E4C9A8. 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 #A8C3E4 are #ABA8E4 and #A8E1E4, called Maximum Blue Purple and Powder Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8C3E4 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 #A8C3E4 are #E4ABA8 (Pastel Pink) and #E1E4A8 (Pale Goldenrod). 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
#A8C3E4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E4A8C3 (Metallic Pink) and #C3E4A8 (Menthol) along with #A8C3E4, 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 #A8C3E4 has #E4A8C3 (Metallic Pink), #E4C9A8 (Desert Sand) and #A8E4C9 (Sea Foam Green). 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 #A8C3E4 contains #E4A8E1 (Light Orchid), #E4C9A8 (Desert Sand) and #A8E4AB (Celadon). 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 #A8C3E4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8C3E4 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 A8C3E4 Color
Tints
B9CFE9- C2D5EC
- CBDBEF
- D4E1F2
- DCE7F4
- E5EDF7
- EEF3FA
- F6F9FC
Tones
- A0B6D0
- 9CAFC6
- 98A8BC
- 94A2B2
- 909BA8
- 8C949E
- 888D94
- 84878A
Shades
- 869CB6
- 7689A0
- 657589
- 546272
- 434E5B
- 323B44
- 22272E
- 111417
#A8C3E4 Color Patterns
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#A8C3E4 Gingham Checks
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#A8C3E4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A8C3E4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8C3E4 Leaves Pattern
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#A8C3E4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8C3E4 Trellis Pattern
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#A8C3E4 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.
