#ADCAE0 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #ADCAE0 Color?
The color name of hex code #ADCAE0 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (173, 202, 224) which means it is composed of
29% red, 34% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:10 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ADCAE0 has a hue of 206°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #ADCAE0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (173, 202, 224) |
| CMYK Values | (23%, 10%, 0%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (206°, 23%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #52351F [Café Noir] |
| Closest Pantone® | 658 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E0C3AD [Desert Sand] |
| #ADCAE0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C8C8C8 |
| Desaturated | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #ADCAE0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ADCAE0 is #E0C3AD which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ADCAE0 color is offered by #E0C3AD. 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 #ADCAE0 are #ADB1E0 and #ADE0DD, called Maximum Blue Purple and Powder Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ADCAE0 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 #ADCAE0 are #E0ADB1 (Pale Chestnut) and #E0DDAD (Cookies And Cream). 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
#ADCAE0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E0ADCA (Pink Pearl) and #CAE0AD (Tea Green) along with #ADCAE0, 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 #ADCAE0 has #E0ADCA (Pink Pearl), #E0C3AD (Desert Sand) and #ADE0C3 (Sea Foam Green). 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 #ADCAE0 contains #DDADE0 (Medium Lavender Magenta), #E0C3AD (Desert Sand) and #B1E0AD (Light Moss Green). 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 #ADCAE0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ADCAE0 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 ADCAE0 Color
Tints
BDD5E6- C6DAE9
- CEDFEC
- D6E5F0
- DEEAF3
- E6EFF6
- EFF4F9
- F7FAFC
Tones
- A4BBCD
- A0B4C3
- 9BACBA
- 97A5B0
- 929EA6
- 8E969D
- 898F93
- 85878A
Shades
- 8AA2B3
- 798D9D
- 687986
- 576570
- 45515A
- 343D43
- 23282D
- 111416
#ADCAE0 Color Patterns
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#ADCAE0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#ADCAE0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#ADCAE0 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.
