#AFAC9E Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)
What is hex #AFAC9E Color?
The color name of hex code #AFAC9E is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (175, 172, 158) which means it is composed of
35% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:10 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFAC9E has a hue of 49°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #AFAC9E Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (175, 172, 158) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 10%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (49°, 10%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #505361 [Independence] |
| Closest Pantone® | 401 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9EA1AF [Manatee] |
| #AFAC9E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A8A8A8 |
| Desaturated | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #AFAC9E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFAC9E is #9EA1AF which is called Manatee. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFAC9E color is offered by #9EA1AF. 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 #AFAC9E are #AAAF9E and #AFA49E, called Laurel Green and Quick Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFAC9E 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 #AFAC9E are #9EAAAF (Metallic Silver) and #A49EAF (Heliotrope Gray). 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
#AFAC9E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9EAFAC (Metallic Silver) and #AC9EAF (Lilac Luster) along with #AFAC9E, 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 #AFAC9E has #9EAFAC (Metallic Silver), #9EA1AF (Manatee) and #AF9EA1 (Lilac Luster). 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 #AFAC9E contains #9EAFA4 (Quick Silver), #9EA1AF (Manatee) and #AF9EAA (Lilac Luster). 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 #AFAC9E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFAC9E 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 AFAC9E Color
Tints
BFBDB1- C7C5BB
- CFCDC5
- D7D6CF
- DFDED8
- E7E6E2
- EFEEEC
- F7F7F5
Tones
- A6A398
- A19F95
- 9C9A92
- 98968F
- 93928C
- 8E8D89
- 898986
- 858483
Shades
- 8C8A7E
- 7B786F
- 69675F
- 58564F
- 46453F
- 35342F
- 232220
- 121110
#AFAC9E Color Patterns
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#AFAC9E Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFAC9E Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFAC9E 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.
