#A9A8AF Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Silver
What is hex #A9A8AF Color?
The color name of hex code #A9A8AF is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (169, 168, 175) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:4 Y:0 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A9A8AF has a hue of 249°, 4% 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 #A9A8AF Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Silver |
| RGB Values | (169, 168, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 4%, 0%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (249°, 4%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #565750 [Davy's Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #AEAFA8 [Silver Chalice] |
| #A9A8AF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #A9A8AF Color Palettes
A9A8AF is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A9A8AF is #AEAFA8 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 #A9A8AF color is offered by #AEAFA8. 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 #A9A8AF are #ADA8AF and #A8ABAF, called Silver (Metallic) and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A9A8AF 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 #A9A8AF are #AFADA8 (Silver Chalice) and #ABAFA8 (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
#A9A8AF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFA9A8 (Silver Chalice) and #A8AFA9 (Silver Chalice) along with #A9A8AF, 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 #A9A8AF has #AFA9A8 (Silver Chalice), #AEAFA8 (Silver Chalice) and #A8AEAF (Metallic Silver). 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 #A9A8AF contains #AFA8AB (Silver Chalice), #AEAFA8 (Silver Chalice) and #A8AFAD (Silver Chalice). 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 #A9A8AF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A9A8AF 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 A9A8AF Color
Tints
BAB9BF- C3C2C7
- CBCBCF
- D4D4D7
- DDDCDF
- E5E5E7
- EEEEEF
- F6F6F7
Tones
- A1A0A6
- 9D9CA1
- 99989C
- 959498
- 909093
- 8C8C8E
- 888889
- 848485
Shades
- 87868C
- 76767B
- 656569
- 555458
- 444346
- 333235
- 222223
- 111112
#A9A8AF Color Patterns
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#A9A8AF Gingham Checks
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#A9A8AF Honeycomb Pattern
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#A9A8AF Houndstooth Pattern
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#A9A8AF Trellis Pattern
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#A9A8AF 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.
