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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #858585 it is the complementary color #7A7A7A. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #858585. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #858585 shade: #8A8580, #9B9793, #ACA9A6, #BDBBB9 and #CECDCC

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #858585. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #858585 shade: #858585, #747372, #63615F, #524F4C and #413D39

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #858585 shade: #858585

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #858585 shade: #858585

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #858585 shade matches the following richer shades: #858585, #987171, #AC5D5D, #C04949 and #D43535

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #858585 shade: #858585, #719898, #5DACAC, #49C0C0 and #35D4D4

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #858585 shade: #858585

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #858585 shade: #5B5B5B, #707070, #858585, #999999 and #AEAEAE

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 52

HEX #7A7A7A

RGB 122 122 122

HSL 0, 0%, 0.48%

LAB 51.22, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 7 / 46

HEX #8A8580

RGB 138 133 128

HSL 30, 0.04%, 0.52%

LAB 55.82, 0.93, 3.35

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 5 / 39

HEX #9B9793

RGB 155 151 147

HSL 30, 0.04%, 0.59%

LAB 62.68, 0.72, 2.61

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 3 / 33

HEX #ACA9A6

RGB 172 169 166

HSL 30, 0.03%, 0.66%

LAB 69.4, 0.52, 1.92

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 2 / 26

HEX #BDBBB9

RGB 189 187 185

HSL 30, 0.03%, 0.73%

LAB 75.98, 0.34, 1.25

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 1 / 19

HEX #CECDCC

RGB 206 205 204

HSL 30, 0.02%, 0.8%

LAB 82.46, 0.17, 0.61

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 2 / 55

HEX #747372

RGB 116 115 114

HSL 30, 0.01%, 0.45%

LAB 48.5, 0.18, 0.68

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 4 / 61

HEX #63615F

RGB 99 97 95

HSL 30, 0.02%, 0.38%

LAB 41.26, 0.38, 1.41

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 7 / 68

HEX #524F4C

RGB 82 79 76

HSL 30, 0.04%, 0.31%

LAB 33.79, 0.61, 2.2

 

CMYK 0 / 6 / 12 / 75

HEX #413D39

RGB 65 61 57

HSL 30, 0.07%, 0.24%

LAB 26.03, 0.88, 3.08

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 26 / 40

HEX #987171

RGB 152 113 113

HSL 0, 0.16%, 0.52%

LAB 51.47, 15.4, 6.02

 

CMYK 0 / 46 / 46 / 33

HEX #AC5D5D

RGB 172 93 93

HSL 0, 0.32%, 0.52%

LAB 48.75, 32.06, 14.42

 

CMYK 0 / 62 / 62 / 25

HEX #C04949

RGB 192 73 73

HSL 0, 0.49%, 0.52%

LAB 47.56, 47.76, 25.32

 

CMYK 0 / 75 / 75 / 17

HEX #D43535

RGB 212 53 53

HSL 0, 0.65%, 0.52%

LAB 48.01, 60.97, 38.36

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 26 / 0 / 0 / 40

HEX #719898

RGB 113 152 152

HSL 180, 0.16%, 0.52%

LAB 60.1, -13.28, -4.35

 

CMYK 46 / 0 / 0 / 33

HEX #5DACAC

RGB 93 172 172

HSL 180, 0.32%, 0.52%

LAB 65.6, -24.21, -7.55

 

CMYK 62 / 0 / 0 / 25

HEX #49C0C0

RGB 73 192 192

HSL 180, 0.49%, 0.52%

LAB 71.5, -32.58, -9.86

 

CMYK 75 / 0 / 0 / 17

HEX #35D4D4

RGB 53 212 212

HSL 180, 0.65%, 0.52%

LAB 77.64, -38.87, -11.58

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 64

HEX #5B5B5B

RGB 91 91 91

HSL 0, 0%, 0.36%

LAB 38.66, 0, -0

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 56

HEX #707070

RGB 112 112 112

HSL 0, 0%, 0.44%

LAB 47.24, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 48

HEX #858585

RGB 133 133 133

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.54, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 40

HEX #999999

RGB 153 153 153

HSL 0, 0%, 0.6%

LAB 63.22, 0, -0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 32

HEX #AEAEAE

RGB 174 174 174

HSL 0, 0%, 0.68%

LAB 71.1, 0, -0.01

 

Description

Color code: HEX #858585 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #858585 | qconv.com - big

All color components are almost equal - balanced color. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression. It is also known as grey52.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 133 red, 133 green and 133 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
133 133 133 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, none magenta, none yellow and 48 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 0% 0% 48% C M Y K

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