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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 #AB8D9D it is the complementary color #547262. 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 #AB8D9D. 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 #AB8D9D shade: #B08D98, #C19FAB, #D2B1BE, #E3C3D1 and #F4D5E4

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 #AB8D9D. 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 #AB8D9D shade: #AB8D9D, #9A7B8A, #896977, #785764 and #674551

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 #AB8D9D shade: #AA8C9C, #AA8C94 and #AA8C8C

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 #AB8D9D shade: #AA8C9C, #AA8CA4, #A88CAA, #A08CAA and #988CAA

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 #AB8D9D shade matches the following richer shades: #AA8C9C, #BA7C9D, #CA6C9E, #DA5C9F and #EA4CA0

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 #AB8D9D shade: #AA8C9C, #9A9C9B, #8AAC9A, #7ABC99 and #6ACC98

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 #AB8D9D shade: #A88CAA, #AA8CA4, #AA8C9C, #AA8C94 and #AA8C8C

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 #AB8D9D shade: #836173, #987488, #AA8C9C, #BCA4B0 and #CDBCC5

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

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #AB8D9D shade: #AB8D9D, #AAA08C and #8CA8AA

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #AB8D9D shade: #AB8D9D, #9CAA8C and #8C9CAA

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #AB8D9D shade: #AB8D9D, #AAA08C, #8CAA9A and #8C96AA

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #AB8D9D shade: #AB8D9D, #AAA98C, #8CAA9A and #8C8DAA

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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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 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AB8D9D

RGB 171 141 157

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.78, 14.05, -4.21

 

Complementary color

CMYK 26 / 0 / 14 / 55

HEX #547262

RGB 84 114 98

HSL 148, 0.15%, 0.39%

LAB 45.36, -14.51, 5.37

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 14 / 31

HEX #B08D98

RGB 176 141 152

HSL 341.14, 0.18%, 0.62%

LAB 62.12, 15.03, -0.8

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 11 / 24

HEX #C19FAB

RGB 193 159 171

HSL 338.82, 0.22%, 0.69%

LAB 68.8, 14.52, -1.5

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 10 / 18

HEX #D2B1BE

RGB 210 177 190

HSL 336.36, 0.27%, 0.76%

LAB 75.37, 14.05, -2.16

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 8 / 11

HEX #E3C3D1

RGB 227 195 209

HSL 333.75, 0.36%, 0.83%

LAB 81.82, 13.63, -2.79

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 7 / 4

HEX #F4D5E4

RGB 244 213 228

HSL 330.97, 0.58%, 0.9%

LAB 88.17, 13.24, -3.4

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AB8D9D

RGB 171 141 157

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.78, 14.05, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 10 / 40

HEX #9A7B8A

RGB 154 123 138

HSL 330.97, 0.13%, 0.54%

LAB 54.94, 14.57, -3.56

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 13 / 46

HEX #896977

RGB 137 105 119

HSL 333.75, 0.13%, 0.47%

LAB 47.95, 15.16, -2.87

 

CMYK 0 / 28 / 17 / 53

HEX #785764

RGB 120 87 100

HSL 336.36, 0.16%, 0.41%

LAB 40.78, 15.83, -2.1

 

CMYK 0 / 33 / 21 / 60

HEX #674551

RGB 103 69 81

HSL 338.82, 0.2%, 0.34%

LAB 33.42, 16.6, -1.23

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AA8C9C

RGB 170 140 156

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.4, 14.07, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 13 / 33

HEX #AA8C94

RGB 170 140 148

HSL 344, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.17, 12.66, 0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 18 / 33

HEX #AA8C8C

RGB 170 140 140

HSL 0, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 60.95, 11.32, 4.25

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AA8C9C

RGB 170 140 156

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.4, 14.07, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 4 / 33

HEX #AA8CA4

RGB 170 140 164

HSL 312, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.64, 15.55, -8.4

 

CMYK 1 / 18 / 0 / 33

HEX #A88CAA

RGB 168 140 170

HSL 296, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.64, 15.99, -11.83

 

CMYK 6 / 18 / 0 / 33

HEX #A08CAA

RGB 160 140 170

HSL 280, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 60.9, 13.2, -13.02

 

CMYK 11 / 18 / 0 / 33

HEX #988CAA

RGB 152 140 170

HSL 264, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 60.19, 10.44, -14.16

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AA8C9C

RGB 170 140 156

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.4, 14.07, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 33 / 16 / 27

HEX #BA7C9D

RGB 186 124 157

HSL 328.06, 0.31%, 0.61%

LAB 59.24, 29.03, -7.8

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 22 / 21

HEX #CA6C9E

RGB 202 108 158

HSL 328.09, 0.47%, 0.61%

LAB 57.8, 43.3, -10.32

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 27 / 15

HEX #DA5C9F

RGB 218 92 159

HSL 328.1, 0.63%, 0.61%

LAB 57.14, 56.3, -11.66

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 32 / 8

HEX #EA4CA0

RGB 234 76 160

HSL 328.1, 0.79%, 0.61%

LAB 57.27, 67.61, -11.79

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AA8C9C

RGB 170 140 156

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.4, 14.07, -4.21

 

CMYK 1 / 0 / 1 / 39

HEX #9A9C9B

RGB 154 156 155

HSL 150, 0.01%, 0.61%

LAB 64.17, -0.91, 0.26

 

CMYK 20 / 0 / 10 / 33

HEX #8AAC9A

RGB 138 172 154

HSL 148.24, 0.17%, 0.61%

LAB 67.46, -15.31, 5.44

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 19 / 26

HEX #7ABC99

RGB 122 188 153

HSL 148.18, 0.33%, 0.61%

LAB 71.15, -28.68, 11.13

 

CMYK 48 / 0 / 25 / 20

HEX #6ACC98

RGB 106 204 152

HSL 148.16, 0.49%, 0.61%

LAB 75.15, -40.74, 17.19

 

CMYK 1 / 18 / 0 / 33

HEX #A88CAA

RGB 168 140 170

HSL 296, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.64, 15.99, -11.83

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 4 / 33

HEX #AA8CA4

RGB 170 140 164

HSL 312, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.64, 15.55, -8.4

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AA8C9C

RGB 170 140 156

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.4, 14.07, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 13 / 33

HEX #AA8C94

RGB 170 140 148

HSL 344, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.17, 12.66, 0.01

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 18 / 33

HEX #AA8C8C

RGB 170 140 140

HSL 0, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 60.95, 11.32, 4.25

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 12 / 49

HEX #836173

RGB 131 97 115

HSL 328.24, 0.15%, 0.45%

LAB 45.1, 16.85, -4.74

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 11 / 40

HEX #987488

RGB 152 116 136

HSL 326.67, 0.15%, 0.53%

LAB 52.89, 17.5, -5.45

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AA8C9C

RGB 170 140 156

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.4, 14.07, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 6 / 26

HEX #BCA4B0

RGB 188 164 176

HSL 330, 0.15%, 0.69%

LAB 69.74, 10.83, -2.96

 

CMYK 0 / 8 / 4 / 20

HEX #CDBCC5

RGB 205 188 197

HSL 328.24, 0.15%, 0.77%

LAB 77.86, 7.58, -2.36

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AB8D9D

RGB 171 141 157

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.78, 14.05, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 6 / 18 / 33

HEX #AAA08C

RGB 170 160 140

HSL 40, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 66.2, 0.22, 11.73

 

CMYK 18 / 1 / 0 / 33

HEX #8CA8AA

RGB 140 168 170

HSL 184, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 66.89, -9.17, -4.26

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AB8D9D

RGB 171 141 157

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.78, 14.05, -4.21

 

CMYK 8 / 0 / 18 / 33

HEX #9CAA8C

RGB 156 170 140

HSL 88, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 67.81, -10.46, 13.83

 

CMYK 18 / 8 / 0 / 33

HEX #8C9CAA

RGB 140 156 170

HSL 208, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 63.55, -2.62, -9.21

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AB8D9D

RGB 171 141 157

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.78, 14.05, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 6 / 18 / 33

HEX #AAA08C

RGB 170 160 140

HSL 40, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 66.2, 0.22, 11.73

 

CMYK 18 / 0 / 9 / 33

HEX #8CAA9A

RGB 140 170 154

HSL 148, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 67.02, -13.59, 4.82

 

CMYK 18 / 12 / 0 / 33

HEX #8C96AA

RGB 140 150 170

HSL 220, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.9, 0.73, -11.67

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 8 / 33

HEX #AB8D9D

RGB 171 141 157

HSL 328, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 61.78, 14.05, -4.21

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 18 / 33

HEX #AAA98C

RGB 170 169 140

HSL 58, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 68.62, -4.65, 15.13

 

CMYK 18 / 0 / 9 / 33

HEX #8CAA9A

RGB 140 170 154

HSL 148, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 67.02, -13.59, 4.82

 

CMYK 18 / 17 / 0 / 33

HEX #8C8DAA

RGB 140 141 170

HSL 238, 0.15%, 0.61%

LAB 59.46, 5.83, -15.36

 

Description

Color code: HEX #AB8D9D | qconv.com Color code: HEX #AB8D9D | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 171 red, 141 green and 157 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.
171 141 157 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, 18 magenta, 8 yellow and 33 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% 18% 8% 33% C M Y K

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