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#A8A6AA Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)

What is hex #A8A6AA Color?

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The color name of hex code #A8A6AA is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (168, 166, 170) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:2 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A8A6AA has a hue of 270°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #A8A6AA Color Codes

Color NameDark Gray (X11)
RGB Values(168, 166, 170)
CMYK Values(1%, 2%, 0%, 33%)
HSV/HSB Values(270°, 2%, 67%)
Closest Web Safe#999999
Inverse Color#575955 [Davy's Grey]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 6 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#A8AAA6 [Dark Gray (X11)]
#A8A6AA Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#A8A8A8
Desaturated#A8A8A8
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A7A7A7
Weighted Average (Luma)#A7A7A7
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CCCCCC

Hex #A8A6AA Color Palettes

A8A6AA is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of A8A6AA. Complementary color is A8AAA6

Complementary Palette

The complement of #A8A6AA is #A8AAA6 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8A6AA color is offered by #A8AAA6. 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.

A8A6AA A8AAA6
Analogous color palette with (A8A6AA, AAA6AA and A6A6AA)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #A8A6AA are #AAA6AA and #A6A6AA, called Dark Gray (X11) and Quick Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A8A6AA 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.

A8A6AA AAA6AA A6A6AA
Split Complementary color palette with (A8A6AA, AAAAA6 and A6AAA6)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A8A6AA are #AAAAA6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6AAA6 (Quick Silver). 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.

A8A6AA AAAAA6 A6AAA6
Triadic color palette with (A8A6AA, AAA8A6 and A6AAA8)

Triadic Palette

#A8A6AA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AAA8A6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6AAA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) along with #A8A6AA, 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.

A8A6AA AAA8A6 A6AAA8
Tetradic color palette with (A8A6AA, AAA8A6, A8AAA6 and A6A8AA)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #A8A6AA has #AAA8A6 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A8AAA6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6A8AA (Dark Gray (X11)). 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.

A8A6AA AAA8A6 A8AAA6 A6A8AA
Square color palette with (A8A6AA, AAA6A6, A8AAA6 and A6AAAA)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #A8A6AA contains #AAA6A6 (Quick Silver), #A8AAA6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6AAAA (Dark Gray (X11)). 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.

A8A6AA AAA6A6 A8AAA6 A6AAAA
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Hex #A8A6AA Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #A8A6AA 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of A8A6AA Color

Tints

  • Transparent B9B8BBB9B8BB
  • Transparent C2C1C4C2C1C4
  • Transparent CBCACCCBCACC
  • Transparent D4D3D5D4D3D5
  • Transparent DCDBDDDCDBDD
  • Transparent E5E4E6E5E4E6
  • Transparent EEEDEEEEEDEE
  • Transparent F6F6F7F6F6F7

Tones

  • Transparent A09EA2A09EA2
  • Transparent 9C9B9D9C9B9D
  • Transparent 989799989799
  • Transparent 949395949395
  • Transparent 908F91908F91
  • Transparent 8C8B8D8C8B8D
  • Transparent 888888888888
  • Transparent 848484848484

Shades

  • Transparent 868588868588
  • Transparent 767477767477
  • Transparent 656466656466
  • Transparent 545355545355
  • Transparent 434244434244
  • Transparent 323233323233
  • Transparent 222122222122
  • Transparent 111111111111

#A8A6AA Color Patterns

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    #A8A6AA Houndstooth 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.