#CAB9E0 Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #CAB9E0 Color?
The color name of hex code #CAB9E0 is Thistle. The RGB values are (202, 185, 224) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:17 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CAB9E0 has a hue of 266°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #CAB9E0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (202, 185, 224) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 17%, 0%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 17%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #35461F [Kombu Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2635 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #CFE0B9 [Tea Green] |
| #CAB9E0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CCCCCC |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #CAB9E0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CAB9E0 is #CFE0B9 which is called Tea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CAB9E0 color is offered by #CFE0B9. 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 #CAB9E0 are #DEB9E0 and #B9BCE0, called Thistle and Light Steel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CAB9E0 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 #CAB9E0 are #E0DEB9 (Dutch White) and #BCE0B9 (Celadon). 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
#CAB9E0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E0CAB9 (Desert Sand) and #B9E0CA (Jet Stream) along with #CAB9E0, 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 #CAB9E0 has #E0CAB9 (Desert Sand), #CFE0B9 (Tea Green) and #B9CFE0 (Beau Blue). 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 #CAB9E0 contains #E0B9BC (Pale Chestnut), #CFE0B9 (Tea Green) and #B9E0DE (Powder Blue). 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 #CAB9E0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CAB9E0 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 CAB9E0 Color
Tints
D5C7E6- DACEE9
- DFD5EC
- E5DCF0
- EAE3F3
- EFEAF6
- F4F1F9
- FAF8FC
Tones
- BBAECD
- B4A8C3
- ACA2BA
- A59DB0
- 9E97A6
- 96919D
- 8F8B93
- 87868A
Shades
- A294B3
- 8D829D
- 796F86
- 655D70
- 514A5A
- 3D3843
- 28252D
- 141316
#CAB9E0 Color Patterns
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#CAB9E0 Gingham Checks
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#CAB9E0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CAB9E0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CAB9E0 Leaves Pattern
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#CAB9E0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CAB9E0 Trellis Pattern
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#CAB9E0 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.
