#A6B1AE Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Chalice
What is hex #A6B1AE Color?
The color name of hex code #A6B1AE is Silver Chalice. The RGB values are (166, 177, 174) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:2 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6B1AE has a hue of 164°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #A6B1AE Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Chalice |
| RGB Values | (166, 177, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 2%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (164°, 6%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #594E51 [Dark Liver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 442 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1A6A9 [Silver Chalice] |
| #A6B1AE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ACACAC |
| Desaturated | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #A6B1AE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6B1AE is #B1A6A9 which is called Silver Chalice. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A6B1AE color is offered by #B1A6A9. 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 #A6B1AE are #A6AFB1 and #A6B1A9, called Metallic Silver and Silver Chalice, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6B1AE 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 #A6B1AE are #B1A6AF (Silver (Metallic)) and #B1A9A6 (Silver Chalice). 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
#A6B1AE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEA6B1 (Silver (Metallic)) and #B1AEA6 (Silver Chalice) along with #A6B1AE, 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 #A6B1AE has #AEA6B1 (Silver (Metallic)), #B1A6A9 (Silver Chalice) and #A9B1A6 (Silver Chalice). 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 #A6B1AE contains #A9A6B1 (Metallic Silver), #B1A6A9 (Silver Chalice) and #AFB1A6 (Silver Foil). 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 #A6B1AE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6B1AE 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 A6B1AE Color
Tints
B8C1BE- C1C8C6
- CAD0CE
- D3D8D7
- DBE0DF
- E4E8E7
- EDEFEF
- F6F7F7
Tones
- 9EA7A5
- 9BA2A0
- 979D9C
- 939997
- 8F9492
- 8B8F8E
- 888A89
- 848585
Shades
- 858E8B
- 747C7A
- 646A68
- 535957
- 424746
- 323534
- 212323
- 111211
#A6B1AE Color Patterns
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#A6B1AE Gingham Checks
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#A6B1AE Honeycomb Pattern
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#A6B1AE Leaves Pattern
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#A6B1AE Houndstooth Pattern
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#A6B1AE Trellis Pattern
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#A6B1AE 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.
