#A9BEAE Hex Code
Color Name: Cambridge Blue
What is hex #A9BEAE Color?
The color name of hex code #A9BEAE is Cambridge Blue. The RGB values are (169, 190, 174) which means it is composed of
32% red, 36% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:0 Y:8 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A9BEAE has a hue of 134°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #A9BEAE Color Codes
| Color Name | Cambridge Blue |
| RGB Values | (169, 190, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 0%, 8%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (134°, 11%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #564151 [Purple Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5585 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BEA9B9 [Black Shadows] |
| #A9BEAE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B2B2B2 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #A9BEAE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A9BEAE is #BEA9B9 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 #A9BEAE color is offered by #BEA9B9. 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 #A9BEAE are #A9BEB9 and #AFBEA9, called Opal and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A9BEAE 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 #A9BEAE are #B9A9BE (Black Shadows) and #BEA9AF (Black Shadows). 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
#A9BEAE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEA9BE (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BEAEA9 (Silver Pink) along with #A9BEAE, 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 #A9BEAE has #AEA9BE (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #BEA9B9 (Black Shadows) and #B9BEA9 (Ash Gray). 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 #A9BEAE contains #A9AFBE (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #BEA9B9 (Black Shadows) and #BEB9A9 (Silver Pink). 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 #A9BEAE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A9BEAE 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 A9BEAE Color
Tints
BACBBE- C3D2C6
- CBD8CE
- D4DFD7
- DDE5DF
- E5ECE7
- EEF2EF
- F6F9F7
Tones
- A1B2A5
- 9DABA0
- 99A59C
- 959F97
- 909992
- 8C938E
- 888C89
- 848685
Shades
- 87988B
- 76857A
- 657268
- 555F57
- 444C46
- 333934
- 222623
- 111311
#A9BEAE Color Patterns
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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.
