#A6BBB6 Hex Code
Color Name: Opal
What is hex #A6BBB6 Color?
The color name of hex code #A6BBB6 is Opal. The RGB values are (166, 187, 182) which means it is composed of
31% red, 35% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:0 Y:3 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A6BBB6 has a hue of 166°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #A6BBB6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Opal |
| RGB Values | (166, 187, 182) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 0%, 3%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (166°, 11%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #594449 [Purple Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5585 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BBA6AB [Black Shadows] |
| #A6BBB6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B2B2B2 |
| Desaturated | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #A6BBB6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A6BBB6 is #BBA6AB which is called Black Shadows. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A6BBB6 color is offered by #BBA6AB. 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 #A6BBB6 are #A6B6BB and #A6BBAC, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Cambridge Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A6BBB6 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 #A6BBB6 are #BBA6B6 (Black Shadows) and #BBACA6 (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
#A6BBB6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B6A6BB (Pastel Purple) and #BBB6A6 (Silver Pink) along with #A6BBB6, 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 #A6BBB6 has #B6A6BB (Pastel Purple), #BBA6AB (Black Shadows) and #ABBBA6 (Laurel Green). 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 #A6BBB6 contains #ACA6BB (Pastel Purple), #BBA6AB (Black Shadows) and #B6BBA6 (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 #A6BBB6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A6BBB6 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 A6BBB6 Color
Tints
B8C9C5- C1CFCC
- CAD6D3
- D3DDDB
- DBE4E2
- E4EBE9
- EDF1F0
- F6F8F8
Tones
- 9EAFAB
- 9BA9A6
- 97A3A0
- 939E9B
- 8F9896
- 8B9290
- 888C8B
- 848685
Shades
- 859692
- 74837F
- 64706D
- 535E5B
- 424B49
- 323837
- 212524
- 111312
#A6BBB6 Color Patterns
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#A6BBB6 Gingham Checks
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#A6BBB6 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A6BBB6 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A6BBB6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A6BBB6 Leaves Pattern
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#A6BBB6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A6BBB6 Trellis Pattern
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#A6BBB6 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.
