#AFA3AD Hex Code
Color Name: Silver (Metallic)
What is hex #AFA3AD Color?
The color name of hex code #AFA3AD is Silver (Metallic). The RGB values are (175, 163, 173) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:1 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFA3AD has a hue of 310°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #AFA3AD Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver (Metallic) |
| RGB Values | (175, 163, 173) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 1%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (310°, 7%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #505C52 [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A3AFA5 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #AFA3AD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AAAAAA |
| Desaturated | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #AFA3AD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFA3AD is #A3AFA5 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFA3AD color is offered by #A3AFA5. 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 #AFA3AD are #AFA3A7 and #ABA3AF, called Dark Gray (X11) and Silver (Metallic), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFA3AD 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 #AFA3AD are #A7AFA3 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A3AFAB (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.
Triadic Palette
#AFA3AD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ADAFA3 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A3ADAF (Metallic Silver) along with #AFA3AD, 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 #AFA3AD has #ADAFA3 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A3AFA5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A5A3AF (Metallic 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 #AFA3AD contains #AFABA3 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A3AFA5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A3A7AF (Metallic Silver). 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 #AFA3AD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFA3AD 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 AFA3AD Color
Tints
BFB5BD- C7BFC6
- CFC8CE
- D7D1D6
- DFDADE
- E7E3E6
- EFEDEF
- F7F6F7
Tones
- A69CA4
- A199A0
- 9C959B
- 989297
- 938E92
- 8E8B8E
- 898789
- 858485
Shades
- 8C828A
- 7B7279
- 696268
- 585257
- 464145
- 353134
- 232123
- 121011
#AFA3AD Color Patterns
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#AFA3AD Gingham Checks
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#AFA3AD Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFA3AD Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFA3AD Trellis Pattern
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#AFA3AD 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.
