#A3C9CE Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #A3C9CE Color?
The color name of hex code #A3C9CE is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (163, 201, 206) which means it is composed of
29% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:2 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A3C9CE has a hue of 187°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #A3C9CE Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (163, 201, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 2%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 21%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #5C3631 [Royal Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 551 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CEA8A3 [Silver Pink] |
| #A3C9CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BEBEBE |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #A3C9CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A3C9CE is #CEA8A3 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 #A3C9CE color is offered by #CEA8A3. 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 #A3C9CE are #A3B4CE and #A3CEBE, called Wild Blue Yonder and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A3C9CE 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 #A3C9CE are #CEA3B4 (Silver Pink) and #CEBEA3 (Dark Vanilla). 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
#A3C9CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CEA3C9 (Lilac) and #C9CEA3 (Dark Vanilla) along with #A3C9CE, 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 #A3C9CE has #CEA3C9 (Lilac), #CEA8A3 (Silver Pink) and #A3CEA8 (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 #A3C9CE contains #BEA3CE (Lilac), #CEA8A3 (Silver Pink) and #B4CEA3 (Light Moss 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 #A3C9CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A3C9CE 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 A3C9CE Color
Tints
B5D4D8- BFD9DD
- C8DFE2
- D1E4E7
- DAE9EB
- E3EFF0
- EDF4F5
- F6FAFA
Tones
- 9CBABE
- 99B3B7
- 95ACAF
- 92A5A7
- 8E9D9F
- 8B9697
- 878F90
- 848788
Shades
- 82A1A5
- 728D90
- 62797C
- 526567
- 415052
- 313C3E
- 212829
- 101415
#A3C9CE Color Patterns
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#A3C9CE Gingham Checks
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#A3C9CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#A3C9CE Leaves Pattern
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#A3C9CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#A3C9CE Trellis Pattern
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#A3C9CE 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.
