#A8A0B2 Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Silver
What is hex #A8A0B2 Color?
The color name of hex code #A8A0B2 is Metallic Silver. The RGB values are (168, 160, 178) which means it is composed of
33% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:10 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8A0B2 has a hue of 267°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #A8A0B2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Silver |
| RGB Values | (168, 160, 178) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 10%, 0%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (267°, 10%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #575F4D [Ebony] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #AAB2A0 [Laurel Green] |
| #A8A0B2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A9A9A9 |
| Desaturated | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A3A3A3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #A8A0B2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A8A0B2 is #AAB2A0 which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8A0B2 color is offered by #AAB2A0. 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 #A8A0B2 are #B1A0B2 and #A0A1B2, called Pastel Purple and Metallic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8A0B2 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 #A8A0B2 are #B2B1A0 (Laurel Green) and #A1B2A0 (Laurel Green). 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
#A8A0B2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B2A8A0 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A0B2A8 (Dark Gray (X11)) along with #A8A0B2, 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 #A8A0B2 has #B2A8A0 (Dark Gray (X11)), #AAB2A0 (Laurel Green) and #A0AAB2 (Metallic Silver). 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 #A8A0B2 contains #B2A0A1 (Lilac Luster), #AAB2A0 (Laurel Green) and #A0B2B1 (Metallic Silver). 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 #A8A0B2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A8A0B2 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 A8A0B2 Color
Tints
B9B3C1- C2BDC9
- CBC6D1
- D4D0D9
- DCD9E0
- E5E3E8
- EEECF0
- F6F6F7
Tones
- A09AA8
- 9C96A3
- 98939E
- 949099
- 908D94
- 8C8A8F
- 88868A
- 848385
Shades
- 86808E
- 76707D
- 65606B
- 545059
- 434047
- 323035
- 222024
- 111012
#A8A0B2 Color Patterns
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#A8A0B2 Gingham Checks
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#A8A0B2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A8A0B2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A8A0B2 Leaves Pattern
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#A8A0B2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A8A0B2 Trellis Pattern
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#A8A0B2 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.
