#AA8CAC Hex Code
Color Name: Glossy Grape
What is hex #AA8CAC Color?
The color name of hex code #AA8CAC is Glossy Grape. The RGB values are (170, 140, 172) which means it is composed of
35% red, 29% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:19 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AA8CAC has a hue of 296°, 19% 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 #AA8CAC Color Codes
| Color Name | Glossy Grape |
| RGB Values | (170, 140, 172) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 19%, 0%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (296°, 19%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #557353 [Axolotl] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5215 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #8EAC8C [Morning Blue] |
| #AA8CAC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A1A1A1 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #AA8CAC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AA8CAC is #8EAC8C 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 #AA8CAC color is offered by #8EAC8C. 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 #AA8CAC are #AC8C9E and #9A8CAC, called English Lavender and Deep Amethyst, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AA8CAC 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 #AA8CAC are #9EAC8C (Grullo) and #8CAC9A (Morning Blue). 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
#AA8CAC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ACAA8C (Grullo) and #8CACAA (Cadet Grey) along with #AA8CAC, 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 #AA8CAC has #ACAA8C (Grullo), #8EAC8C (Morning Blue) and #8C8EAC (Cool Grey). 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 #AA8CAC contains #AC9A8C (Grullo), #8EAC8C (Morning Blue) and #8C9EAC (Cadet 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 #AA8CAC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AA8CAC 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 AA8CAC Color
Tints
BBA3BD- C4AFC5
- CCBACD
- D5C6D6
- DDD1DE
- E6DDE6
- EEE8EE
- F7F4F7
Tones
- A28AA3
- 9D889F
- 99879A
- 958696
- 918592
- 8D848D
- 888289
- 848184
Shades
- 88708A
- 776278
- 665467
- 554656
- 443845
- 332A34
- 221C22
- 110E11
#AA8CAC Color Patterns
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#AA8CAC Gingham Checks
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#AA8CAC Honeycomb Pattern
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#AA8CAC Leaves Pattern
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#AA8CAC Houndstooth Pattern
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#AA8CAC Trellis Pattern
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#AA8CAC Plaid Pattern
#AA8CAC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
