#A88B96 Hex Code
Color Name: English Lavender
What is hex #A88B96 Color?
The color name of hex code #A88B96 is English Lavender. The RGB values are (168, 139, 150) which means it is composed of
37% red, 30% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:11 K:34. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A88B96 has a hue of 337°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 66%.
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 #A88B96 Color Codes
| Color Name | English Lavender |
| RGB Values | (168, 139, 150) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 11%, 34%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (337°, 17%, 66%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #577469 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 436 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #8BA89D [Morning Blue] |
| #A88B96 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #989898 |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #A88B96 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A88B96 is #8BA89D which is called Morning Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A88B96 color is offered by #8BA89D. 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 #A88B96 are #A88F8B and #A88BA5, called Grullo and Deep Amethyst, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A88B96 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 #A88B96 are #8BA88F (Morning Blue) and #8BA5A8 (Cadet Grey). 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
#A88B96 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #96A88B (Morning Blue) and #8B96A8 (Cool Grey) along with #A88B96, 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 #A88B96 has #96A88B (Morning Blue), #8BA89D (Morning Blue) and #9D8BA8 (Deep Amethyst). 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 #A88B96 contains #A5A88B (Grullo), #8BA89D (Morning Blue) and #8F8BA8 (Cool Grey). 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 #A88B96 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A88B96 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 A88B96 Color
Tints
B9A2AB- C2AEB6
- CBB9C0
- D4C5CB
- DCD1D5
- E5DCE0
- EEE8EA
- F6F3F5
Tones
- A08992
- 9C888F
- 98878D
- 94868B
- 908489
- 8C8387
- 888284
- 848182
Shades
- 866F78
- 766169
- 65535A
- 54464B
- 43383C
- 322A2D
- 221C1E
- 110E0F
#A88B96 Color Patterns
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#A88B96 Gingham Checks
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#A88B96 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A88B96 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A88B96 Leaves Pattern
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#A88B96 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A88B96 Trellis Pattern
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#A88B96 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.
