#ACB8D9 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #ACB8D9 Color?
The color name of hex code #ACB8D9 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (172, 184, 217) which means it is composed of
30% red, 32% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:15 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ACB8D9 has a hue of 224°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #ACB8D9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (172, 184, 217) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 15%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 21%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #534726 [Army Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 651 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D9CDAC [Dark Vanilla] |
| #ACB8D9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #ACB8D9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ACB8D9 is #D9CDAC which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ACB8D9 color is offered by #D9CDAC. 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 #ACB8D9 are #B7ACD9 and #ACCFD9, called Maximum Blue Purple and Crystal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ACB8D9 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 #ACB8D9 are #D9B7AC (Pale Chestnut) and #CFD9AC (Pastel Gray). 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
#ACB8D9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D9ACB8 (Pale Chestnut) and #B8D9AC (Light Moss Green) along with #ACB8D9, 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 #ACB8D9 has #D9ACB8 (Pale Chestnut), #D9CDAC (Dark Vanilla) and #ACD9CD (Crystal). 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 #ACB8D9 contains #D9ACCF (Pink Lavender), #D9CDAC (Dark Vanilla) and #ACD9B7 (Celadon). 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 #ACB8D9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ACB8D9 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 ACB8D9 Color
Tints
BDC6E1- C5CDE4
- CDD4E8
- D6DCEC
- DEE3F0
- E6EAF4
- EEF1F7
- F7F8FB
Tones
- A3ADC7
- 9FA7BE
- 9AA2B5
- 969CAD
- 9296A4
- 8D919B
- 898B92
- 848689
Shades
- 8A93AE
- 788198
- 676E82
- 565C6D
- 454A57
- 343741
- 22252B
- 111216
#ACB8D9 Color Patterns
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#ACB8D9 Gingham Checks
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#ACB8D9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#ACB8D9 Leaves Pattern
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#ACB8D9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#ACB8D9 Trellis Pattern
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#ACB8D9 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.
