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Moonshadow Color

HEX #A8A9AE / RGB (168, 169, 174)

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What is Moonshadow Color?

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Moonshadow has the hex code #A8A9AE. The equivalent RGB values are (168, 169, 174), which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:3 Y:0 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, Moonshadow has a hue of 230°, 3% 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.

Moonshadow is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in the hex, RGB and/or HSL values. Please also note that the CMYK numbers mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae and are only approximations.

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Moonshadow Color Codes

Hex Code#A8A9AE
RGB Values(168, 169, 174)
CMYK Values(3%, 3%, 0%, 32%)
HSV/HSB Values(230°, 3%, 68%)
Closest Web Safe#999999
Inverse Color#575651 [Davy's Grey]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 6 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#AEADA8 [Silver Chalice]
Moonshadow Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#AAAAAA
Desaturated#ABABAB
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Luma)#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CECECE

Moonshadow Color Palettes

Moonshadow is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of A8A9AE. Complementary color is AEADA8

Complementary Palette

The complement of Moonshadow is Silver Chalice with the hex code #AEADA8. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A8A9AE color is offered by #AEADA8. 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.

A8A9AE AEADA8
Analogous color palette with (A8A9AE, AAA8AE and A8ACAE)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Moonshadow (#A8A9AE) are Silver (Metallic) (#AAA8AE) and Metallic Silver (#A8ACAE). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Moonshadow with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

A8A9AE AAA8AE A8ACAE
Split Complementary color palette with (A8A9AE, AEAAA8 and ACAEA8)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Moonshadow (#A8A9AE) are #AEAAA8 (Silver Chalice) and #ACAEA8 (Silver Chalice). 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.

A8A9AE AEAAA8 ACAEA8
Triadic color palette with (A8A9AE, AEA8A9 and A9AEA8)

Triadic Palette

Moonshadow triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEA8A9 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A9AEA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) along with #A8A9AE create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

A8A9AE AEA8A9 A9AEA8
Tetradic color palette with (A8A9AE, AEA8A9, AEADA8 and A8AEAD)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Moonshadow has four colors - #AEA8A9 (Dark Gray (X11)), #AEADA8 (Silver Chalice) and #A8AEAD (Silver Chalice) in addition to the base color (#A8A9AE). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

A8A9AE AEA8A9 AEADA8 A8AEAD
Square color palette with (A8A9AE, AEA8AC, AEADA8 and A8AEAA)

Square Palette

Moonshadow square color palette has #AEA8AC (Silver (Metallic)), #AEADA8 (Silver Chalice) and #A8AEAA (Silver Chalice). 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.

A8A9AE AEA8AC AEADA8 A8AEAA
Rainbow color

Moonshadow Color Rainbow Palette

Our Moonshadow rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

A8A9AE ACA8AE AEA8AB AEAAA8 ACAEA8 A8AEA9 A8AEAE

Tints, Tones & Shades of Moonshadow Color

Tints

  • Transparent B9BABEB9BABE
  • Transparent C2C3C6C2C3C6
  • Transparent CBCBCECBCBCE
  • Transparent D4D4D7D4D4D7
  • Transparent DCDDDFDCDDDF
  • Transparent E5E5E7E5E5E7
  • Transparent EEEEEFEEEEEF
  • Transparent F6F6F7F6F6F7

Tones

  • Transparent A0A1A5A0A1A5
  • Transparent 9C9DA09C9DA0
  • Transparent 98999C98999C
  • Transparent 949597949597
  • Transparent 909092909092
  • Transparent 8C8C8E8C8C8E
  • Transparent 888889888889
  • Transparent 848485848485

Shades

  • Transparent 86878B86878B
  • Transparent 76767A76767A
  • Transparent 656568656568
  • Transparent 545557545557
  • Transparent 434446434446
  • Transparent 323334323334
  • Transparent 222223222223
  • Transparent 111111111111

Moonshadow Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Moonshadow Plaid Pattern


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