#A3B2BD Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #A3B2BD Color?
The color name of hex code #A3B2BD is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (163, 178, 189) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:6 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A3B2BD has a hue of 205°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #A3B2BD Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (163, 178, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 6%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (205°, 14%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #5C4D42 [Umber] |
| Closest Pantone® | 536 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BDAEA3 [Silver Pink] |
| #A3B2BD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B1B1B1 |
| Desaturated | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #A3B2BD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A3B2BD is #BDAEA3 which is called Silver Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A3B2BD color is offered by #BDAEA3. 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 #A3B2BD are #A3A5BD and #A3BDBB, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A3B2BD 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 #A3B2BD are #BDA3A5 (Silver Pink) and #BDBBA3 (Silver Pink). 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
#A3B2BD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BDA3B2 (Pastel Purple) and #B2BDA3 (Laurel Green) along with #A3B2BD, 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 #A3B2BD has #BDA3B2 (Pastel Purple), #BDAEA3 (Silver Pink) and #A3BDAE (Cambridge 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 #A3B2BD contains #BBA3BD (Pastel Purple), #BDAEA3 (Silver Pink) and #A5BDA3 (Laurel Green). 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 #A3B2BD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A3B2BD 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 A3B2BD Color
Tints
B5C1CA- BFC9D1
- C8D1D7
- D1D9DE
- DAE0E5
- E3E8EB
- EDF0F2
- F6F7F8
Tones
- 9CA8B1
- 99A3AB
- 959EA5
- 92999F
- 8E9498
- 8B8F92
- 878A8C
- 848586
Shades
- 828E97
- 727D84
- 626B71
- 52595F
- 41474C
- 313539
- 212426
- 101213
#A3B2BD Color Patterns
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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.
