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#ADA6AD Hex Code

Color Name: Silver (Metallic)

What is hex #ADA6AD Color?

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The color name of hex code #ADA6AD is Silver (Metallic). The RGB values are (173, 166, 173) which means it is composed of 34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:4 Y:0 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ADA6AD has a hue of 300°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
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 #ADA6AD Color Codes

Color NameSilver (Metallic)
RGB Values(173, 166, 173)
CMYK Values(0%, 4%, 0%, 32%)
HSV/HSB Values(300°, 4%, 68%)
Closest Web Safe#999999
Inverse Color#525952 [Ebony]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 6 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#A6ADA6 [Dark Gray (X11)]
#ADA6AD Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#ABABAB
Desaturated#AAAAAA
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Luma)#A8A8A8
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CDCDCD

Hex #ADA6AD Color Palettes

ADA6AD is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of ADA6AD. Complementary color is A6ADA6

Complementary Palette

The complement of #ADA6AD is #A6ADA6 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 #ADA6AD color is offered by #A6ADA6. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (ADA6AD, ADA6AA and AAA6AD)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #ADA6AD are #ADA6AA and #AAA6AD, called Dark Gray (X11) and Silver (Metallic), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ADA6AD 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (ADA6AD, AAADA6 and A6ADAA)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #ADA6AD are #AAADA6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6ADAA (Dark Gray (X11)). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (ADA6AD, ADADA6 and A6ADAD)

Triadic Palette

#ADA6AD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ADADA6 (Silver Chalice) and #A6ADAD (Metallic Silver) along with #ADA6AD, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (ADA6AD, ADADA6, A6ADA6 and A6A6AD)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #ADA6AD has #ADADA6 (Silver Chalice), #A6ADA6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6A6AD (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.

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Square color palette with (ADA6AD, ADAAA6, A6ADA6 and A6AAAD)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #ADA6AD contains #ADAAA6 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A6ADA6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6AAAD (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.

ADA6AD ADAAA6 A6ADA6 A6AAAD
Rainbow color

Hex #ADA6AD Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #ADA6AD 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 ADA6AD Color

Tints

  • Transparent BDB8BDBDB8BD
  • Transparent C6C1C6C6C1C6
  • Transparent CECACECECACE
  • Transparent D6D3D6D6D3D6
  • Transparent DEDBDEDEDBDE
  • Transparent E6E4E6E6E4E6
  • Transparent EFEDEFEFEDEF
  • Transparent F7F6F7F7F6F7

Tones

  • Transparent A49EA4A49EA4
  • Transparent A09BA0A09BA0
  • Transparent 9B979B9B979B
  • Transparent 979397979397
  • Transparent 928F92928F92
  • Transparent 8E8B8E8E8B8E
  • Transparent 898889898889
  • Transparent 858485858485

Shades

  • Transparent 8A858A8A858A
  • Transparent 797479797479
  • Transparent 686468686468
  • Transparent 575357575357
  • Transparent 454245454245
  • Transparent 343234343234
  • Transparent 232123232123
  • Transparent 111111111111

#ADA6AD Color Patterns

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    #ADA6AD Polka Dots Pattern

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    #ADA6AD Honeycomb Pattern

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    #ADA6AD Leaves Pattern

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    #ADA6AD Houndstooth Pattern

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    #ADA6AD Trellis Pattern

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    #ADA6AD Plaid Pattern


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