#ABAE87 Hex Code
Color Name: Sage
What is hex #ABAE87 Color?
The color name of hex code #ABAE87 is Sage. The RGB values are (171, 174, 135) which means it is composed of
36% red, 36% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:22 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ABAE87 has a hue of 65°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
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 #ABAE87 Color Codes
| Color Name | Sage |
| RGB Values | (171, 174, 135) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 22%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (65°, 22%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #545178 [Purple Navy] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5783 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #8A87AE [Cool Grey] |
| #ABAE87 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A0A0A0 |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #ABAE87 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ABAE87 is #8A87AE which is called Cool Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ABAE87 color is offered by #8A87AE. 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 #ABAE87 are #98AE87 and #AE9E87, called Dark Sea Green and Grullo, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ABAE87 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 #ABAE87 are #8798AE (Cool Grey) and #9E87AE (Deep Amethyst). 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
#ABAE87 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #87ABAE (Pewter Blue) and #AE87AB (Opera Mauve) along with #ABAE87, 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 #ABAE87 has #87ABAE (Pewter Blue), #8A87AE (Cool Grey) and #AE8A87 (English Lavender). 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 #ABAE87 contains #87AE9E (Morning Blue), #8A87AE (Cool Grey) and #AE8798 (English Lavender). 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 #ABAE87 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ABAE87 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 ABAE87 Color
Tints
BCBE9F- C4C6AB
- CDCEB7
- D5D7C3
- DDDFCF
- E6E7DB
- EEEFE7
- F7F7F3
Tones
- A2A586
- 9EA085
- 9A9C84
- 969784
- 919283
- 8D8E82
- 898981
- 848581
Shades
- 898B6C
- 787A5F
- 676851
- 565744
- 444636
- 333429
- 22231B
- 11110E
#ABAE87 Color Patterns
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#ABAE87 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.
