#A2979C Hex Code
Color Name: Spanish Gray
What is hex #A2979C Color?
The color name of hex code #A2979C is Spanish Gray. The RGB values are (162, 151, 156) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:4 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A2979C has a hue of 333°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 64%.
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 #A2979C Color Codes
| Color Name | Spanish Gray |
| RGB Values | (162, 151, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 4%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (333°, 7%, 64%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #5D6863 [Granite Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 436 C |
| Closest RAL | 7004 [Signal grey] |
| Complementary Color | #97A29D [Morning Blue] |
| #A2979C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9C9C9C |
| Desaturated | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C5C5C5 |
Hex #A2979C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A2979C is #97A29D which is called Morning Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A2979C color is offered by #97A29D. 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 #A2979C are #A29897 and #A297A2, called Spanish Gray and Heliotrope Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A2979C 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 #A2979C are #97A298 (Spanish Gray) and #97A2A2 (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
#A2979C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9CA297 (Spanish Gray) and #979CA2 (Manatee) along with #A2979C, 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 #A2979C has #9CA297 (Spanish Gray), #97A29D (Morning Blue) and #9D97A2 (Manatee). 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 #A2979C contains #A2A297 (Spanish Gray), #97A29D (Morning Blue) and #9897A2 (Manatee). 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 #A2979C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A2979C 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 A2979C Color
Tints
B5ACB0- BEB6BA
- C7C1C4
- D1CBCE
- DAD5D7
- E3E0E1
- ECEAEB
- F6F5F5
Tones
- 9B9296
- 989094
- 948E91
- 918C8E
- 8E898B
- 8A8788
- 878586
- 838283
Shades
- 82797D
- 716A6D
- 615B5E
- 514C4E
- 413C3E
- 312D2F
- 201E1F
- 100F10
#A2979C Color Patterns
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#A2979C Gingham Checks
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#A2979C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A2979C Polka Dots Pattern
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#A2979C Honeycomb Pattern
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#A2979C Leaves Pattern
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#A2979C Houndstooth Pattern
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#A2979C Trellis Pattern
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#A2979C 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.
