#ACA9A2 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)
What is hex #ACA9A2 Color?
The color name of hex code #ACA9A2 is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (172, 169, 162) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:6 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ACA9A2 has a hue of 42°, 6% 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 #ACA9A2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (172, 169, 162) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 6%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 6%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #53565D [Davy's Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | 401 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A2A5AC [Metallic Silver] |
| #ACA9A2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A8A8A8 |
| Desaturated | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #ACA9A2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ACA9A2 is #A2A5AC 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 #ACA9A2 color is offered by #A2A5AC. 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 #ACA9A2 are #AAACA2 and #ACA4A2, called Dark Gray (X11) and Quick Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ACA9A2 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 #ACA9A2 are #A2AAAC (Metallic Silver) and #A4A2AC (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
#ACA9A2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A2ACA9 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A9A2AC (Metallic Silver) along with #ACA9A2, 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 #ACA9A2 has #A2ACA9 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A2A5AC (Metallic Silver) and #ACA2A5 (Quick Silver). 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 #ACA9A2 contains #A2ACA4 (Quick Silver), #A2A5AC (Metallic Silver) and #ACA2AA (Dark Gray (X11)). 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 #ACA9A2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ACA9A2 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 ACA9A2 Color
Tints
BDBAB5- C5C3BE
- CDCBC7
- D6D4D1
- DEDDDA
- E6E5E3
- EEEEEC
- F7F6F6
Tones
- A3A19B
- 9F9D98
- 9A9994
- 969591
- 92908E
- 8D8C8A
- 898887
- 848483
Shades
- 8A8782
- 787671
- 676561
- 565551
- 454441
- 343331
- 222220
- 111110
#ACA9A2 Color Patterns
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#ACA9A2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#ACA9A2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#ACA9A2 Trellis Pattern
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#ACA9A2 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.
