#AFBB8E Hex Code
Color Name: Sage
What is hex #AFBB8E Color?
The color name of hex code #AFBB8E is Sage. The RGB values are (175, 187, 142) which means it is composed of
35% red, 37% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:24 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AFBB8E has a hue of 76°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #AFBB8E Color Codes
| Color Name | Sage |
| RGB Values | (175, 187, 142) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 24%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (76°, 24%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CC99 |
| Inverse Color | #504471 [Cyber Grape] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5793 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9A8EBB [Glossy Grape] |
| #AFBB8E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A8A8A8 |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #AFBB8E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AFBB8E is #9A8EBB which is called Glossy Grape. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AFBB8E color is offered by #9A8EBB. 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 #AFBB8E are #99BB8E and #BBB18E, called Dark Sea Green and Sage, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AFBB8E 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 #AFBB8E are #8E99BB (Cadet Grey) and #B18EBB (African Violet). 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
#AFBB8E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8EAFBB (Pewter Blue) and #BB8EAF (Opera Mauve) along with #AFBB8E, 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 #AFBB8E has #8EAFBB (Pewter Blue), #9A8EBB (Glossy Grape) and #BB9A8E (Rosy Brown). 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 #AFBB8E contains #8EBBB1 (Pewter Blue), #9A8EBB (Glossy Grape) and #BB8E99 (Rosy Brown). 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 #AFBB8E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AFBB8E 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 AFBB8E Color
Tints
BFC9A5- C7CFB0
- CFD6BB
- D7DDC7
- DFE4D2
- E7EBDD
- EFF1E8
- F7F8F4
Tones
- A6AF8B
- A1A98A
- 9CA388
- 989E87
- 939886
- 8E9284
- 898C83
- 858681
Shades
- 8C9672
- 7B8363
- 697055
- 585E47
- 464B39
- 35382B
- 23251C
- 12130E
#AFBB8E Color Patterns
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#AFBB8E Gingham Checks
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#AFBB8E Honeycomb Pattern
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#AFBB8E Houndstooth Pattern
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#AFBB8E Trellis Pattern
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#AFBB8E 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.
