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#ABA8A8 Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)

What is hex #ABA8A8 Color?

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The color name of hex code #ABA8A8 is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (171, 168, 168) which means it is composed of 34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:2 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ABA8A8 has a hue of 0°, 2% 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 #ABA8A8 Color Codes

Color NameDark Gray (X11)
RGB Values(171, 168, 168)
CMYK Values(0%, 2%, 2%, 33%)
HSV/HSB Values(0°, 2%, 67%)
Closest Web Safe#999999
Inverse Color#545757 [Davy's Grey]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 6 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#A8ABAB [Metallic Silver]
#ABA8A8 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#A9A9A9
Desaturated#AAAAAA
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Luma)#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CDCDCD

Hex #ABA8A8 Color Palettes

ABA8A8 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of ABA8A8. Complementary color is A8ABAB

Complementary Palette

The complement of #ABA8A8 is #A8ABAB which is called Metallic Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ABA8A8 color is offered by #A8ABAB. 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.

ABA8A8 A8ABAB
Analogous color palette with (ABA8A8, ABAAA8 and ABA8AA)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #ABA8A8 are #ABAAA8 and #ABA8AA, called Dark Gray (X11) and Dark Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ABA8A8 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.

ABA8A8 ABAAA8 ABA8AA
Split Complementary color palette with (ABA8A8, A8ABAA and A8AAAB)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #ABA8A8 are #A8ABAA (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A8AAAB (Metallic 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.

ABA8A8 A8ABAA A8AAAB
Triadic color palette with (ABA8A8, A8ABA8 and A8A8AB)

Triadic Palette

#ABA8A8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A8ABA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A8A8AB (Metallic Silver) along with #ABA8A8, 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.

ABA8A8 A8ABA8 A8A8AB
Tetradic color palette with (ABA8A8, A8ABA8, A8ABAB and ABA8AB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #ABA8A8 has #A8ABA8 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A8ABAB (Metallic Silver) and #ABA8AB (Silver (Metallic)). 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.

ABA8A8 A8ABA8 A8ABAB ABA8AB
Square color palette with (ABA8A8, AAABA8, A8ABAB and AAA8AB)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #ABA8A8 contains #AAABA8 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A8ABAB (Metallic Silver) and #AAA8AB (Silver (Metallic)). 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.

ABA8A8 AAABA8 A8ABAB AAA8AB
Rainbow color

Hex #ABA8A8 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #ABA8A8 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of ABA8A8 Color

Tints

  • Transparent BCB9B9BCB9B9
  • Transparent C4C2C2C4C2C2
  • Transparent CDCBCBCDCBCB
  • Transparent D5D4D4D5D4D4
  • Transparent DDDCDCDDDCDC
  • Transparent E6E5E5E6E5E5
  • Transparent EEEEEEEEEEEE
  • Transparent F7F6F6F7F6F6

Tones

  • Transparent A2A0A0A2A0A0
  • Transparent 9E9C9C9E9C9C
  • Transparent 9A98989A9898
  • Transparent 969494969494
  • Transparent 919090919090
  • Transparent 8D8C8C8D8C8C
  • Transparent 898888898888
  • Transparent 848484848484

Shades

  • Transparent 898686898686
  • Transparent 787676787676
  • Transparent 676565676565
  • Transparent 565454565454
  • Transparent 444343444343
  • Transparent 333232333232
  • Transparent 222222222222
  • Transparent 111111111111

#ABA8A8 Color Patterns

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    #ABA8A8 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #ABA8A8 Trellis Pattern

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    #ABA8A8 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.