#AE8A8A Hex Code
Color Name: English Lavender
What is hex #AE8A8A Color?
The color name of hex code #AE8A8A is English Lavender. The RGB values are (174, 138, 138) which means it is composed of
39% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:21 Y:21 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AE8A8A has a hue of 0°, 21% 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 #AE8A8A Color Codes
| Color Name | English Lavender |
| RGB Values | (174, 138, 138) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 21%, 21%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 21%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #517575 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5005 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #8AAEAE [Pewter Blue] |
| #AE8A8A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #969696 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #AE8A8A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AE8A8A is #8AAEAE which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AE8A8A color is offered by #8AAEAE. 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 #AE8A8A are #AE9C8A and #AE8A9C, called Grullo and English Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AE8A8A 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 #AE8A8A are #8AAE9C (Morning Blue) and #8A9CAE (Cadet Grey). 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
#AE8A8A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8AAE8A (Dark Sea Green) and #8A8AAE (Cool Grey) along with #AE8A8A, 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 #AE8A8A has #8AAE8A (Dark Sea Green), #8AAEAE (Pewter Blue) and #AE8AAE (Glossy Grape). 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 #AE8A8A contains #9CAE8A (Dark Sea Green), #8AAEAE (Pewter Blue) and #9C8AAE (Deep Amethyst). 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 #AE8A8A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AE8A8A 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 AE8A8A Color
Tints
BEA1A1- C6ADAD
- CEB9B9
- D7C5C5
- DFD0D0
- E7DCDC
- EFE8E8
- F7F3F3
Tones
- A58888
- A08787
- 9C8686
- 978585
- 928484
- 8E8383
- 898282
- 858181
Shades
- 8B6E6E
- 7A6161
- 685353
- 574545
- 463737
- 342929
- 231C1C
- 110E0E
#AE8A8A Color Patterns
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#AE8A8A Gingham Checks
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#AE8A8A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AE8A8A Polka Dots Pattern
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#AE8A8A Honeycomb Pattern
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#AE8A8A Leaves Pattern
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#AE8A8A Houndstooth Pattern
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#AE8A8A Trellis Pattern
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#AE8A8A 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.
