#816E4E Hex Code
Color Name: French Bistre
What is hex #816E4E Color?
The color name of hex code #816E4E is French Bistre. The RGB values are (129, 110, 78) which means it is composed of
41% red, 35% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:40 K:49. In the HSV/HSB scale, #816E4E has a hue of 38°, 40% saturation and a brightness value of 51%.
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.
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Hex #816E4E Color Codes
| Color Name | French Bistre |
| RGB Values | (129, 110, 78) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 40%, 49%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (38°, 40%, 51%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #7E91B1 [Weldon Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 872 C |
| Closest RAL | 6013 [Reed green] |
| Complementary Color | #4E6181 [Dark Electric Blue] |
| #816E4E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6A6A6A |
| Desaturated | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ABABAB |
Hex #816E4E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #816E4E is #4E6181 which is called Dark Electric Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #816E4E color is offered by #4E6181. 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 #816E4E are #7B814E and #81554E, called Gold Fusion and Spicy Mix, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #816E4E with a 30° separation. 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 #816E4E are #4E7B81 (Wintergreen Dream) and #554E81 (Purple Navy). 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
#816E4E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4E816E (Hooker's Green) and #6E4E81 (Dark Lavender) along with #816E4E, our main color, 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 #816E4E has #4E816E (Hooker's Green), #4E6181 (Dark Electric Blue) and #814E61 (Twilight Lavender). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #816E4E contains #4E8155 (Middle Green), #4E6181 (Dark Electric Blue) and #814E7B (Razzmic Berry). 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.
Hex #816E4E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #816E4E rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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 816E4E Color
Tints
9A8B71- A79A83
- B3A895
- C0B7A7
- CDC5B8
- D9D4CA
- E6E2DC
- F2F1ED
Tones
- 817258
- 81735D
- 817562
- 817767
- 80796C
- 807B71
- 807C76
- 807E7B
Shades
- 67583E
- 5A4D37
- 4D422F
- 413727
- 342C1F
- 272117
- 1A1610
- 0D0B08
#816E4E Color Patterns
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#816E4E Gingham Checks
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#816E4E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#816E4E Polka Dots Pattern
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#816E4E Honeycomb Pattern
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#816E4E Leaves Pattern
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#816E4E Houndstooth Pattern
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#816E4E Trellis Pattern
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#816E4E Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
