#B5A6C8 Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #B5A6C8 Color?
The color name of hex code #B5A6C8 is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (181, 166, 200) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:17 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B5A6C8 has a hue of 266°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #B5A6C8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (181, 166, 200) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 17%, 0%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 17%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #4A5937 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B9C8A6 [Ash Gray] |
| #B5A6C8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B6B6B6 |
| Desaturated | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #B5A6C8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B5A6C8 is #B9C8A6 which is called Ash Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B5A6C8 color is offered by #B9C8A6. 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 #B5A6C8 are #C6A6C8 and #A6A8C8, called Lilac and Wild Blue Yonder, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B5A6C8 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 #B5A6C8 are #C8C6A6 (Dark Vanilla) and #A8C8A6 (Cambridge Blue). 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
#B5A6C8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C8B5A6 (Silver Pink) and #A6C8B5 (Opal) along with #B5A6C8, 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 #B5A6C8 has #C8B5A6 (Silver Pink), #B9C8A6 (Ash Gray) and #A6B9C8 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #B5A6C8 contains #C8A6A8 (Silver Pink), #B9C8A6 (Ash Gray) and #A6C8C6 (Opal). 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 #B5A6C8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B5A6C8 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 B5A6C8 Color
Tints
C4B8D3- CBC1D9
- D3CADE
- DAD3E4
- E1DBE9
- E9E4EF
- F0EDF4
- F8F6FA
Tones
- AA9EBA
- A59BB2
- A097AB
- 9B93A4
- 958F9D
- 908B96
- 8B888E
- 858487
Shades
- 9185A0
- 7F748C
- 6D6478
- 5B5364
- 484250
- 36323C
- 242128
- 121114
#B5A6C8 Color Patterns
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#B5A6C8 Gingham Checks
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#B5A6C8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B5A6C8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B5A6C8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B5A6C8 Leaves Pattern
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#B5A6C8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B5A6C8 Trellis Pattern
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#B5A6C8 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.
