#AA9EAB Hex Code
Color Name: Heliotrope Gray
What is hex #AA9EAB Color?
The color name of hex code #AA9EAB is Heliotrope Gray. The RGB values are (170, 158, 171) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:8 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AA9EAB has a hue of 295°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #AA9EAB Color Codes
| Color Name | Heliotrope Gray |
| RGB Values | (170, 158, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 8%, 0%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (295°, 8%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #556154 [Ebony] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #9FAB9E [Quick Silver] |
| #AA9EAB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A6A6A6 |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A3A3A3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #AA9EAB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AA9EAB is #9FAB9E which is called Quick Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AA9EAB color is offered by #9FAB9E. 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 #AA9EAB are #AB9EA6 and #A49EAB, called Heliotrope Gray and Heliotrope Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AA9EAB 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 #AA9EAB are #A6AB9E (Quick Silver) and #9EABA4 (Quick Silver). 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
#AA9EAB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABAA9E (Quick Silver) and #9EABAA (Quick Silver) along with #AA9EAB, 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 #AA9EAB has #ABAA9E (Quick Silver), #9FAB9E (Quick Silver) and #9E9FAB (Manatee). 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 #AA9EAB contains #ABA49E (Quick Silver), #9FAB9E (Quick Silver) and #9EA6AB (Quick Silver). 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 #AA9EAB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AA9EAB 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 AA9EAB Color
Tints
BBB1BC- C4BBC4
- CCC5CD
- D5CFD5
- DDD8DD
- E6E2E6
- EEECEE
- F7F5F7
Tones
- A298A2
- 9D959E
- 99929A
- 958F96
- 918C91
- 8D898D
- 888689
- 848384
Shades
- 887E89
- 776F78
- 665F67
- 554F56
- 443F44
- 332F33
- 222022
- 111011
#AA9EAB Color Patterns
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#AA9EAB Gingham Checks
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#AA9EAB Honeycomb Pattern
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#AA9EAB Houndstooth Pattern
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#AA9EAB Trellis Pattern
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#AA9EAB 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.
