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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 #AC98A8 it is the complementary color #536757. 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 #AC98A8. 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 #AC98A8 shade: #B198A3, #C2AAB6, #D3BCC9, #E4CEDC and #F5E0EF

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 #AC98A8. 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 #AC98A8 shade: #AC98A8, #9B8695, #8A7482, #79626F and #68505C

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AD99A9, #AD99A3, #AD999E and #AD9999

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AD99A9, #AB99AD, #A699AD, #A099AD and #9B99AD

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 #AC98A8 shade matches the following richer shades: #AD99A9, #BC8AB2, #CB7BBB, #D96CC3 and #E85DCC

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AD99A9, #9EA7A0, #8FB697, #80C58E and #71D485

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 #AC98A8 shade: #A699AD, #AB99AD, #AD99A9, #AD99A3 and #AD999E

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 #AC98A8 shade: #876C81, #9A8295, #AD99A9, #BFB0BC and #D2C6CF

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AC98A8, #ADA199 and #99ADA9

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AC98A8, #A9AD99 and #99A9AD

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AC98A8, #ADA199, #99AD9D and #99A5AD

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 #AC98A8 shade: #AC98A8, #ADA799, #99AD9D and #999FAD

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.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 33

HEX #AC98A8

RGB 172 152 168

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.01, 10.27, -5.64

 

Complementary color

CMYK 19 / 0 / 16 / 60

HEX #536757

RGB 83 103 87

HSL 132, 0.11%, 0.36%

LAB 41.58, -11.05, 6.57

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 8 / 31

HEX #B198A3

RGB 177 152 163

HSL 333.6, 0.14%, 0.65%

LAB 65.32, 11.16, -2.32

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 6 / 24

HEX #C2AAB6

RGB 194 170 182

HSL 330, 0.16%, 0.71%

LAB 71.96, 10.76, -2.95

 

CMYK 0 / 11 / 5 / 17

HEX #D3BCC9

RGB 211 188 201

HSL 326.09, 0.21%, 0.78%

LAB 78.48, 10.39, -3.55

 

CMYK 0 / 10 / 4 / 11

HEX #E4CEDC

RGB 228 206 220

HSL 321.82, 0.29%, 0.85%

LAB 84.9, 10.06, -4.14

 

CMYK 0 / 9 / 2 / 4

HEX #F5E0EF

RGB 245 224 239

HSL 317.14, 0.51%, 0.92%

LAB 91.21, 9.74, -4.7

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 33

HEX #AC98A8

RGB 172 152 168

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.01, 10.27, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 4 / 39

HEX #9B8695

RGB 155 134 149

HSL 317.14, 0.1%, 0.57%

LAB 58.22, 10.67, -5.07

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 6 / 46

HEX #8A7482

RGB 138 116 130

HSL 321.82, 0.09%, 0.5%

LAB 51.27, 11.12, -4.47

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 8 / 53

HEX #79626F

RGB 121 98 111

HSL 326.09, 0.11%, 0.43%

LAB 44.16, 11.63, -3.83

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 12 / 59

HEX #68505C

RGB 104 80 92

HSL 330, 0.13%, 0.36%

LAB 36.84, 12.22, -3.15

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD99A9

RGB 173 153 169

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.38, 10.26, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 6 / 32

HEX #AD99A3

RGB 173 153 163

HSL 330, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.21, 9.15, -2.52

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 9 / 32

HEX #AD999E

RGB 173 153 158

HSL 345, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.07, 8.25, 0.08

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 12 / 32

HEX #AD9999

RGB 173 153 153

HSL 0, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 64.94, 7.37, 2.7

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD99A9

RGB 173 153 169

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.38, 10.26, -5.64

 

CMYK 1 / 12 / 0 / 32

HEX #AB99AD

RGB 171 153 173

HSL 294, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.32, 10.32, -7.99

 

CMYK 4 / 12 / 0 / 32

HEX #A699AD

RGB 166 153 173

HSL 279, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 64.89, 8.56, -8.68

 

CMYK 8 / 12 / 0 / 32

HEX #A099AD

RGB 160 153 173

HSL 261, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 64.38, 6.47, -9.49

 

CMYK 10 / 12 / 0 / 32

HEX #9B99AD

RGB 155 153 173

HSL 246, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 63.97, 4.75, -10.15

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD99A9

RGB 173 153 169

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.38, 10.26, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 5 / 26

HEX #BC8AB2

RGB 188 138 178

HSL 312, 0.27%, 0.64%

LAB 63.41, 25.61, -13.5

 

CMYK 0 / 39 / 8 / 20

HEX #CB7BBB

RGB 203 123 187

HSL 312, 0.43%, 0.64%

LAB 62.04, 40.43, -20.51

 

CMYK 0 / 50 / 10 / 15

HEX #D96CC3

RGB 217 108 195

HSL 312.11, 0.59%, 0.64%

LAB 61.15, 53.75, -26.27

 

CMYK 0 / 60 / 12 / 9

HEX #E85DCC

RGB 232 93 204

HSL 312.09, 0.75%, 0.64%

LAB 61.08, 66.17, -31.3

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD99A9

RGB 173 153 169

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.38, 10.26, -5.64

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 4 / 35

HEX #9EA7A0

RGB 158 167 160

HSL 133.33, 0.05%, 0.64%

LAB 67.61, -4.53, 2.51

 

CMYK 21 / 0 / 17 / 29

HEX #8FB697

RGB 143 182 151

HSL 132.31, 0.21%, 0.64%

LAB 70.55, -19.36, 11.54

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 28 / 23

HEX #80C58E

RGB 128 197 142

HSL 132.17, 0.37%, 0.64%

LAB 73.85, -33.23, 20.87

 

CMYK 47 / 0 / 37 / 17

HEX #71D485

RGB 113 212 133

HSL 132.12, 0.54%, 0.64%

LAB 77.45, -45.85, 30.32

 

CMYK 4 / 12 / 0 / 32

HEX #A699AD

RGB 166 153 173

HSL 279, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 64.89, 8.56, -8.68

 

CMYK 1 / 12 / 0 / 32

HEX #AB99AD

RGB 171 153 173

HSL 294, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.32, 10.32, -7.99

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD99A9

RGB 173 153 169

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.38, 10.26, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 6 / 32

HEX #AD99A3

RGB 173 153 163

HSL 330, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.21, 9.15, -2.52

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 9 / 32

HEX #AD999E

RGB 173 153 158

HSL 345, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.07, 8.25, 0.08

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 4 / 47

HEX #876C81

RGB 135 108 129

HSL 313.33, 0.11%, 0.48%

LAB 48.84, 14.5, -7.53

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 3 / 40

HEX #9A8295

RGB 154 130 149

HSL 312.5, 0.11%, 0.56%

LAB 57.08, 12.6, -6.76

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD99A9

RGB 173 153 169

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.38, 10.26, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 8 / 2 / 25

HEX #BFB0BC

RGB 191 176 188

HSL 312, 0.1%, 0.72%

LAB 73.39, 7.52, -4.17

 

CMYK 0 / 6 / 1 / 18

HEX #D2C6CF

RGB 210 198 207

HSL 315, 0.12%, 0.8%

LAB 81.07, 5.79, -2.99

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 33

HEX #AC98A8

RGB 172 152 168

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.01, 10.27, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 12 / 32

HEX #ADA199

RGB 173 161 153

HSL 24, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 67.03, 2.96, 5.72

 

CMYK 12 / 0 / 2 / 32

HEX #99ADA9

RGB 153 173 169

HSL 168, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 69.13, -7.73, -0.31

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 33

HEX #AC98A8

RGB 172 152 168

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.01, 10.27, -5.64

 

CMYK 2 / 0 / 12 / 32

HEX #A9AD99

RGB 169 173 153

HSL 72, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 69.91, -5.04, 9.79

 

CMYK 12 / 2 / 0 / 32

HEX #99A9AD

RGB 153 169 173

HSL 192, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 68.14, -4.75, -3.97

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 33

HEX #AC98A8

RGB 172 152 168

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.01, 10.27, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 12 / 32

HEX #ADA199

RGB 173 161 153

HSL 24, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 67.03, 2.96, 5.72

 

CMYK 12 / 0 / 9 / 32

HEX #99AD9D

RGB 153 173 157

HSL 132, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 68.82, -10.09, 5.87

 

CMYK 12 / 5 / 0 / 32

HEX #99A5AD

RGB 153 165 173

HSL 204, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 67.05, -2.57, -5.58

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 33

HEX #AC98A8

RGB 172 152 168

HSL 312, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.01, 10.27, -5.64

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 12 / 32

HEX #ADA799

RGB 173 167 153

HSL 42, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 68.62, -0.32, 8

 

CMYK 12 / 0 / 9 / 32

HEX #99AD9D

RGB 153 173 157

HSL 132, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 68.82, -10.09, 5.87

 

CMYK 12 / 8 / 0 / 32

HEX #999FAD

RGB 153 159 173

HSL 222, 0.11%, 0.64%

LAB 65.42, 0.73, -8

 

Description

Color code: HEX #AC98A8 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #AC98A8 | 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, 172 red, 152 green and 168 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.
172 152 168 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, 12 magenta, 2 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% 12% 2% 33% C M Y K

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