Silk Grey color hex code is #B6B3A8

What is Silk Grey Color?

Silk Grey color hex code is #B6B3A8 and RGB (182, 179, 168). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 47°, saturation of 8% and a brightness of 71%. The CMYK values of Silk Grey are C:0 M:2 Y:8 K:29.

Silk grey is from the RAL Classic list where it is numbered 7044 and is a moderate gray color. It can be applied to web pages through HTML and/or CSS via its HSB, RGB, CMYK or hexadecimal code.
Please Note: The CMYK values displayed on this page are only approximations because they have been calculated from the hex code.

Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.

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Silk Grey Color Codes

Hex Code	#B6B3A8
RGB Values	(182, 179, 168)
CMYK Values	(0%, 2%, 8%, 29%)
HSV/HSB Values	(47°, 8%, 71%)
Closest Web Safe	#CCCC99
Inverse Color	#494C57 [Quartz]
Closest Pantone®	Warm Gray 4 C
RAL	7044
Complementary Color	#A8ABB6 [Metallic Silver]

Silk Grey Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#B0B0B0
Desaturated	#AFAFAF
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#B3B3B3
Weighted Average (Luma)	#B3B3B3
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#D3D3D3

Silk Grey Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of B6B3A8. Complementary color is A8ABB6

Complementary Palette

The complement of Silk Grey is Metallic Silver with the hex code #A8ABB6. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B6B3A8 color is offered by #A8ABB6. 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.

B6B3A8 A8ABB6

Analogous color palette with (B6B3A8, B2B6A8 and B6ACA8)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Silk Grey (#B6B3A8) are Silver Foil (#B2B6A8) and Silver Foil (#B6ACA8). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Silk Grey 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.

B6B3A8 B2B6A8 B6ACA8

Split Complementary color palette with (B6B3A8, A8B2B6 and ACA8B6)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Silk Grey (#B6B3A8) are #A8B2B6 (Silver Foil) and #ACA8B6 (Silver (Metallic)). 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.

B6B3A8 A8B2B6 ACA8B6

Triadic color palette with (B6B3A8, A8B6B3 and B3A8B6)

Triadic Palette

Silk Grey triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A8B6B3 (Silver Foil) and #B3A8B6 (Pastel Purple) along with #B6B3A8 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

B6B3A8 A8B6B3 B3A8B6

Tetradic color palette with (B6B3A8, A8B6B3, A8ABB6 and B6A8AB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Silk Grey has four colors - #A8B6B3 (Silver Foil), #A8ABB6 (Metallic Silver) and #B6A8AB (Silver Chalice) in addition to the base color (#B6B3A8). 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.

B6B3A8 A8B6B3 A8ABB6 B6A8AB

Square color palette with (B6B3A8, A8B6AC, A8ABB6 and B6A8B2)

Square Palette

Silk Grey square color palette has #A8B6AC (Silver Foil), #A8ABB6 (Metallic Silver) and #B6A8B2 (Pastel Purple). 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.

B6B3A8 A8B6AC A8ABB6 B6A8B2

Silk Grey Color Rainbow Palette

Our Silk Grey 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.

B6B3A8 ADB6A8 A8B6AF A8B1B6 ABA8B6 B6A8B5 B6A8A9