#AC9D9B Hex Code
Color Name: Heliotrope Gray
What is hex #AC9D9B Color?
The color name of hex code #AC9D9B is Heliotrope Gray. The RGB values are (172, 157, 155) which means it is composed of
36% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:10 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AC9D9B has a hue of 7°, 10% 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 #AC9D9B Color Codes
| Color Name | Heliotrope Gray |
| RGB Values | (172, 157, 155) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 10%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (7°, 10%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #536264 [Stormcloud] |
| Closest Pantone® | 436 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #9BAAAC [Cadet Grey] |
| #AC9D9B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A1A1A1 |
| Desaturated | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C9C9C9 |
Hex #AC9D9B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AC9D9B is #9BAAAC which is called Cadet Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AC9D9B color is offered by #9BAAAC. 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 #AC9D9B are #ACA69B and #AC9BA2, called Quick Silver and Heliotrope Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AC9D9B 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 #AC9D9B are #9BACA6 (Quick Silver) and #9BA2AC (Manatee). 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
#AC9D9B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9BAC9D (Quick Silver) and #9D9BAC (Manatee) along with #AC9D9B, 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 #AC9D9B has #9BAC9D (Quick Silver), #9BAAAC (Cadet Grey) and #AC9BAA (Lilac Luster). 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 #AC9D9B contains #A2AC9B (Quick Silver), #9BAAAC (Cadet Grey) and #A69BAC (Heliotrope Gray). 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 #AC9D9B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AC9D9B 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 AC9D9B Color
Tints
BDB1AF- C5BAB9
- CDC4C3
- D6CECD
- DED8D7
- E6E2E1
- EEEBEB
- F7F5F5
Tones
- A39796
- 9F9493
- 9A9190
- 968F8E
- 928C8B
- 8D8988
- 898685
- 848383
Shades
- 8A7E7C
- 786E6D
- 675E5D
- 564F4E
- 453F3E
- 342F2F
- 221F1F
- 111010
#AC9D9B Color Patterns
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#AC9D9B Gingham Checks
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#AC9D9B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AC9D9B Polka Dots Pattern
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#AC9D9B Honeycomb Pattern
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#AC9D9B Leaves Pattern
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#AC9D9B Houndstooth Pattern
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#AC9D9B Trellis Pattern
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#AC9D9B 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.
