#AB9DBE Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #AB9DBE Color?
The color name of hex code #AB9DBE is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (171, 157, 190) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:17 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AB9DBE has a hue of 265°, 17% 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 #AB9DBE Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (171, 157, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 17%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (265°, 17%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #546241 [Ebony] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B0BE9D [Laurel Green] |
| #AB9DBE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ADADAD |
| Desaturated | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #AB9DBE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AB9DBE is #B0BE9D 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 #AB9DBE color is offered by #B0BE9D. 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 #AB9DBE are #BC9DBE and #9DA0BE, called Pastel Purple and Cadet Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AB9DBE 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 #AB9DBE are #BEBC9D (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #A0BE9D (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
#AB9DBE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BEAB9D (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9DBEAB (Cambridge Blue) along with #AB9DBE, 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 #AB9DBE has #BEAB9D (Khaki (HTML/CSS)), #B0BE9D (Laurel Green) and #9DB0BE (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #AB9DBE contains #BE9DA0 (Tuscany), #B0BE9D (Laurel Green) and #9DBEBC (Opal). 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 #AB9DBE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AB9DBE 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 AB9DBE Color
Tints
BCB1CB- C4BAD2
- CDC4D8
- D5CEDF
- DDD8E5
- E6E2EC
- EEEBF2
- F7F5F9
Tones
- A297B2
- 9E94AB
- 9A91A5
- 968F9F
- 918C99
- 8D8993
- 89868C
- 848386
Shades
- 897E98
- 786E85
- 675E72
- 564F5F
- 443F4C
- 332F39
- 221F26
- 111013
#AB9DBE Color Patterns
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#AB9DBE Gingham Checks
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#AB9DBE Honeycomb Pattern
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#AB9DBE Leaves Pattern
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#AB9DBE Houndstooth Pattern
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#AB9DBE Trellis Pattern
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#AB9DBE 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.
