#A9B5A8 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Foil
What is hex #A9B5A8 Color?
The color name of hex code #A9B5A8 is Silver Foil. The RGB values are (169, 181, 168) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:0 Y:7 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A9B5A8 has a hue of 115°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 71%.
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 #A9B5A8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Foil |
| RGB Values | (169, 181, 168) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 0%, 7%, 29%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (115°, 7%, 71%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #564A57 [Dark Liver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5645 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B4A8B5 [Pastel Purple] |
| #A9B5A8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ADADAD |
| Desaturated | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #A9B5A8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A9B5A8 is #B4A8B5 which is called Pastel Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A9B5A8 color is offered by #B4A8B5. 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 #A9B5A8 are #A8B5AE and #B0B5A8, called Silver Foil and Silver Foil, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A9B5A8 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 #A9B5A8 are #AEA8B5 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B5A8B0 (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
#A9B5A8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A8A9B5 (Metallic Silver) and #B5A8A9 (Silver Chalice) along with #A9B5A8, 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 #A9B5A8 has #A8A9B5 (Metallic Silver), #B4A8B5 (Pastel Purple) and #B5B4A8 (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 #A9B5A8 contains #A8B0B5 (Silver Foil), #B4A8B5 (Pastel Purple) and #B5AEA8 (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 #A9B5A8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A9B5A8 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 A9B5A8 Color
Tints
BAC4B9- C3CBC2
- CBD3CB
- D4DAD4
- DDE1DC
- E5E9E5
- EEF0EE
- F6F8F6
Tones
- A1AAA0
- 9DA59C
- 99A098
- 959B94
- 909590
- 8C908C
- 888B88
- 848584
Shades
- 879186
- 767F76
- 656D65
- 555B54
- 444843
- 333632
- 222422
- 111211
#A9B5A8 Color Patterns
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#A9B5A8 Gingham Checks
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#A9B5A8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A9B5A8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A9B5A8 Trellis Pattern
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#A9B5A8 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.
