What is Ecru Color?
Ecru has the hex code #C2B280. The equivalent RGB values are (194, 178, 128), which means it is composed of
39% red, 36% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:34 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, Ecru has a hue of 45°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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.
Ecru refer to the color of unbleached linen. It is a dull yellow color and can be applied to web pages with HTML and/or CSS via its hex, RGB and/or HSL codes. Please note that the CMYK values for ecru color as given on this page have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae and are only approximations.
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Ecru Color Codes
Hex Code | #C2B280 |
RGB Values | (194, 178, 128) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 34%, 24%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (45°, 34%, 76%) |
Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
Inverse Color | #3D4D7F [Metallic Blue] |
Closest Pantone® | 4525 C |
Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
Complementary Color | #8090C2 [Dark Pastel Blue] |
Ecru Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #A7A7A7 |
Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B1B1B1 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #B2B2B2 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Ecru Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Ecru is Dark Pastel Blue with the hex code #8090C2. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C2B280 color is offered by #8090C2. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of Ecru (#C2B280) are Sage (#B1C280) and Pale Taupe (#C29180). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Ecru 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Ecru (#C2B280) are #80B1C2 (Moonstone Blue) and #9180C2 (Ube). 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.
Triadic Palette
Ecru triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #80C2B2 (Pearl Aqua) and #B280C2 (African Violet) along with #C2B280 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of Ecru has four colors - #80C2B2 (Pearl Aqua), #8090C2 (Dark Pastel Blue) and #C28090 (Old Rose) in addition to the base color (#C2B280). 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.
Square Palette
Ecru square color palette has #80C291 (Dark Sea Green), #8090C2 (Dark Pastel Blue) and #C280B1 (Opera Mauve). 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.
Ecru Color Rainbow Palette
Our Ecru 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Ecru Color
Tints
- CEC199
- D4C9A6
- DAD1B3
- E1D9C0
- E7E0CC
- EDE8D9
- F3F0E6
- F9F7F2
Tones
- B5A880
- AEA380
- A89E80
- A19980
- 9A9480
- 948F80
- 8D8A80
- 878580
Shades
- 9B8E66
- 887D5A
- 746B4D
- 615940
- 4E4733
- 3A3526
- 27241A
- 13120D
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