Velvet Grey color hex code is #ACAAB3

What is Velvet Grey Color?

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Velvet Grey has the hex code #ACAAB3. The equivalent RGB values are (172, 170, 179), which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:5 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, Velvet Grey has a hue of 253°, 5% 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.

Included in the RAL Design list with the number 300 70 05, Velvet Grey hex code is #ACAAB3 with equivalent RGB (172, 170, 179). It is not a web color and cannot be applied to web pages by name. However, it can be used in HTML and CSS code by the hex, RGB or HSL values.
FYI, Velvet Grey's CMYK numbers and corresponding Pantone (PMS) color value mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal code and are only approximations.

RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Please note that RAL Design catalogue is for interior colors and is different from the original RAL Classic list.

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Velvet Grey Color Codes

Hex Code	#ACAAB3
RGB Values	(172, 170, 179)
CMYK Values	(4%, 5%, 0%, 30%)
HSV/HSB Values	(253°, 5%, 70%)
Closest Web Safe	#9999CC
Inverse Color	#53554C [Ebony]
Closest Pantone®	Cool Gray 5 C
Closest RAL	7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color	#B1B3AA [Silver Foil]

Velvet Grey Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#AEAEAE
Desaturated	#AFAFAF
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#ACACAC
Weighted Average (Luma)	#ABABAB
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#CFCFCF

Velvet Grey Color Palettes

Velvet Grey is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.

Complementary color palette of ACAAB3. Complementary color is B1B3AA

Complementary Palette

The complement of Velvet Grey is Silver Foil with the hex code #B1B3AA. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ACAAB3 color is offered by #B1B3AA. 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.

ACAAB3 B1B3AA

Analogous color palette with (ACAAB3, B1AAB3 and AAADB3)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Velvet Grey (#ACAAB3) are Silver Chalice (#B1AAB3) and Silver (Metallic) (#AAADB3). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Velvet 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.

ACAAB3 B1AAB3 AAADB3

Split Complementary color palette with (ACAAB3, B3B1AA and ADB3AA)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Velvet Grey (#ACAAB3) are #B3B1AA (Silver Foil) and #ADB3AA (Silver Foil). 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.

ACAAB3 B3B1AA ADB3AA

Triadic color palette with (ACAAB3, B3ACAA and AAB3AC)

Triadic Palette

Velvet Grey triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3ACAA (Silver Chalice) and #AAB3AC (Silver Foil) along with #ACAAB3 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

ACAAB3 B3ACAA AAB3AC

Tetradic color palette with (ACAAB3, B3ACAA, B1B3AA and AAB1B3)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Velvet Grey has four colors - #B3ACAA (Silver Chalice), #B1B3AA (Silver Foil) and #AAB1B3 (Silver Foil) in addition to the base color (#ACAAB3). 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.

ACAAB3 B3ACAA B1B3AA AAB1B3

Square color palette with (ACAAB3, B3AAAD, B1B3AA and AAB3B1)

Square Palette

Velvet Grey square color palette has #B3AAAD (Silver Chalice), #B1B3AA (Silver Foil) and #AAB3B1 (Silver Foil). 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.

ACAAB3 B3AAAD B1B3AA AAB3B1

Velvet Grey Color Rainbow Palette

Our Velvet 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.

ACAAB3 B3AAB2 B3AAAB B3B1AA ADB3AA AAB3AF AAB0B3