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#A3C2A2 Hex Code

Color Name: Cambridge Blue

What is hex #A3C2A2 Color?

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The color name of hex code #A3C2A2 is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (163, 194, 162) which means it is composed of 31% red, 37% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:0 Y:17 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A3C2A2 has a hue of 118°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #A3C2A2 Color Codes

Color NameCambridge Blue
RGB Values(163, 194, 162)
CMYK Values(16%, 0%, 17%, 24%)
HSV/HSB Values(118°, 16%, 76%)
Closest Web Safe#99CC99
Inverse Color#5C3D5D [English Violet]
Closest Pantone®558 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#C1A2C2 [Lilac]
#A3C2A2 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#ADADAD
Desaturated#B2B2B2
Weighted Average (Most Common)#B5B5B5
Weighted Average (Luma)#B9B9B9
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D6D6D6

Hex #A3C2A2 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of A3C2A2. Complementary color is C1A2C2

Complementary Palette

The complement of #A3C2A2 is #C1A2C2 which is called Lilac. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A3C2A2 color is offered by #C1A2C2. 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.

A3C2A2 C1A2C2
Analogous color palette with (A3C2A2, A2C2B1 and B3C2A2)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #A3C2A2 are #A2C2B1 and #B3C2A2, called Cambridge Blue and Laurel Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A3C2A2 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.

A3C2A2 A2C2B1 B3C2A2
Split Complementary color palette with (A3C2A2, B1A2C2 and C2A2B3)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A3C2A2 are #B1A2C2 (Pastel Purple) and #C2A2B3 (Black Shadows). 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.

A3C2A2 B1A2C2 C2A2B3
Triadic color palette with (A3C2A2, A2A3C2 and C2A2A3)

Triadic Palette

#A3C2A2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A2A3C2 (Blue Bell) and #C2A2A3 (Tuscany) along with #A3C2A2, 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.

A3C2A2 A2A3C2 C2A2A3
Tetradic color palette with (A3C2A2, A2A3C2, C1A2C2 and C2C1A2)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #A3C2A2 has #A2A3C2 (Blue Bell), #C1A2C2 (Lilac) and #C2C1A2 (Dark Vanilla). 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.

A3C2A2 A2A3C2 C1A2C2 C2C1A2
Square color palette with (A3C2A2, A2B3C2, C1A2C2 and C2B1A2)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #A3C2A2 contains #A2B3C2 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #C1A2C2 (Lilac) and #C2B1A2 (Silver Pink). 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.

A3C2A2 A2B3C2 C1A2C2 C2B1A2
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Hex #A3C2A2 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #A3C2A2 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.

A3C2A2 A2C2BC A2ACC2 B3A2C2 C2A2B5 C2AAA2 BEC2A2

Tints, Tones & Shades of A3C2A2 Color

Tints

  • Transparent B5CEB5B5CEB5
  • Transparent BFD4BEBFD4BE
  • Transparent C8DAC7C8DAC7
  • Transparent D1E1D1D1E1D1
  • Transparent DAE7DADAE7DA
  • Transparent E3EDE3E3EDE3
  • Transparent EDF3ECEDF3EC
  • Transparent F6F9F6F6F9F6

Tones

  • Transparent 9CB59B9CB59B
  • Transparent 99AE9899AE98
  • Transparent 95A89495A894
  • Transparent 92A19192A191
  • Transparent 8E9A8E8E9A8E
  • Transparent 8B948A8B948A
  • Transparent 878D87878D87
  • Transparent 848783848783

Shades

  • Transparent 829B82829B82
  • Transparent 728871728871
  • Transparent 627461627461
  • Transparent 526151526151
  • Transparent 414E41414E41
  • Transparent 313A31313A31
  • Transparent 212720212720
  • Transparent 101310101310

#A3C2A2 Color Patterns

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    #A3C2A2 Leaves Pattern

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    #A3C2A2 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #A3C2A2 Trellis Pattern

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    #A3C2A2 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.