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Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) complementary or opposite color name and code (#A6978A)


Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)

#A6978A

RGB(166, 151, 138)

~Cadet Gray

#8A99A6

RGB(138, 153, 166)




Invert color according to RYB color model



Equivalent RYB:

RYB(59, 87, 71)


RYB Invert Color:

RYB(196, 168, 184)




~ Color Name is not the exact match. ~Cadet Gray is nearest matching color name to the HEX code #8A99A6

What is the contrasting color of Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (HEX #A6978A)?

Color that best contrast with Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (HEX #A6978A) is #8A99A6, nearest color name is ~Cadet Gray.
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (HEX #A6978A)?

Complementary or Opposite color for Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) (HEX #A6978A) is #8A99A6, nearest color name is ~Cadet Gray.


~Cadet Gray is nearest matching opposite color name to the HEX code #8A99A6. Check color information page to get ~Cadet Gray color details.




Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


HEX #A6978A - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Earl Gray (PPG1020-5)
Hex Color Code: #A6978A
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 151, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.0%, 16.9%, 34.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral

HEX #A6978A Earl Gray (PPG1020-5) Paint PPG Paints - Color Code



HEX #8A99A6 - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: ~Cadet Gray
Hex Color Code: #8A99A6
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 153, 166)
CMYK Values*: 16.9%, 7.8%, 0.0%, 34.9%

HEX #8A99A6 Color Name, Color Code, Palettes, Similar Paints, Images