#B3AB8D Hex Code
Color Name: Sage
What is hex #B3AB8D Color?
The color name of hex code #B3AB8D is Sage. The RGB values are (179, 171, 141) which means it is composed of
36% red, 35% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:21 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3AB8D has a hue of 47°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B3AB8D Color Codes
| Color Name | Sage |
| RGB Values | (179, 171, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 21%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (47°, 21%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4C5472 [Independence] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7529 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #8D95B3 [Cool Grey] |
| #B3AB8D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #B3AB8D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3AB8D is #8D95B3 which is called Cool Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3AB8D color is offered by #8D95B3. 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 #B3AB8D are #A8B38D and #B3988D, called Laurel Green and Grullo, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3AB8D 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 #B3AB8D are #8DA8B3 (Pewter Blue) and #988DB3 (Cool 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
#B3AB8D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8DB3AB (Pewter Blue) and #AB8DB3 (Glossy Grape) along with #B3AB8D, 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 #B3AB8D has #8DB3AB (Pewter Blue), #8D95B3 (Cool Grey) and #B38D95 (English Lavender). 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 #B3AB8D contains #8DB398 (Dark Sea Green), #8D95B3 (Cool Grey) and #B38DA8 (Opera Mauve). 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 #B3AB8D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3AB8D 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 B3AB8D Color
Tints
C2BCA4- CAC4AF
- D1CDBB
- D9D5C6
- E1DDD1
- E8E6DD
- F0EEE8
- F7F7F4
Tones
- A9A28A
- A49E89
- 9F9A88
- 9A9687
- 949185
- 8F8D84
- 8A8983
- 858481
Shades
- 8F8971
- 7D7863
- 6B6755
- 5A5647
- 484438
- 36332A
- 24221C
- 12110E
#B3AB8D Color Patterns
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#B3AB8D Gingham Checks
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#B3AB8D Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3AB8D Leaves Pattern
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#B3AB8D Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3AB8D Trellis Pattern
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#B3AB8D 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.
