#AB858F Hex Code
Color Name: English Lavender
What is hex #AB858F Color?
The color name of hex code #AB858F is English Lavender. The RGB values are (171, 133, 143) which means it is composed of
38% red, 30% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:22 Y:16 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AB858F has a hue of 344°, 22% 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 #AB858F Color Codes
| Color Name | English Lavender |
| RGB Values | (171, 133, 143) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 22%, 16%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (344°, 22%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #547A70 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5005 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #85ABA1 [Morning Blue] |
| #AB858F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #959595 |
| Desaturated | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BEBEBE |
Hex #AB858F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AB858F is #85ABA1 which is called Morning Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AB858F color is offered by #85ABA1. 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 #AB858F are #AB8E85 and #AB85A2, called Grullo and Opera Mauve, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AB858F 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 #AB858F are #85AB8E (Morning Blue) and #85A2AB (Cadet Grey). 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
#AB858F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8FAB85 (Dark Sea Green) and #858FAB (Cool Grey) along with #AB858F, 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 #AB858F has #8FAB85 (Dark Sea Green), #85ABA1 (Morning Blue) and #A185AB (Deep Amethyst). 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 #AB858F contains #A2AB85 (Grullo), #85ABA1 (Morning Blue) and #8E85AB (Cool Grey). 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 #AB858F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AB858F 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 AB858F Color
Tints
BC9DA5- C4AAB1
- CDB6BC
- D5C2C7
- DDCED2
- E6DADD
- EEE7E9
- F7F3F4
Tones
- A2848C
- 9E848B
- 9A8389
- 968388
- 918286
- 8D8285
- 898183
- 848182
Shades
- 896A72
- 785D64
- 675056
- 564348
- 443539
- 33282B
- 221B1D
- 110D0E
#AB858F Color Patterns
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#AB858F Gingham Checks
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#AB858F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AB858F Polka Dots Pattern
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#AB858F Honeycomb Pattern
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#AB858F Leaves Pattern
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#AB858F Houndstooth Pattern
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#AB858F Trellis Pattern
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#AB858F Plaid Pattern
#AB858F 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.
