#83858D Hex Code
Color Name: Taupe Gray
What is hex #83858D Color?
The color name of hex code #83858D is Taupe Gray. The RGB values are (131, 133, 141) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:6 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #83858D has a hue of 228°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #83858D Color Codes
| Color Name | Taupe Gray |
| RGB Values | (131, 133, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 6%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 7%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7C7A72 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 430 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8D8B83 [Middle Grey] |
| #83858D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #878787 |
| Desaturated | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #83858D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #83858D is #8D8B83 which is called Middle Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #83858D color is offered by #8D8B83. 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 #83858D are #86838D and #838A8D, called Taupe Gray and Roman Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #83858D 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 #83858D are #8D8683 (Middle Grey) and #8A8D83 (Middle Grey). 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
#83858D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8D8385 (Taupe Gray) and #858D83 (Dolphin Gray) along with #83858D, 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 #83858D has #8D8385 (Taupe Gray), #8D8B83 (Middle Grey) and #838D8B (Dolphin Gray). 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 #83858D contains #8D838A (Taupe Gray), #8D8B83 (Middle Grey) and #838D86 (Dolphin Gray). 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 #83858D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #83858D 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 83858D Color
Tints
9C9DA4- A8AAAF
- B5B6BB
- C1C2C6
- CDCED1
- DADADD
- E6E7E8
- F3F3F4
Tones
- 82848A
- 828489
- 828388
- 828387
- 818285
- 818284
- 818183
- 808181
Shades
- 696A71
- 5C5D63
- 4F5055
- 424347
- 343538
- 27282A
- 1A1B1C
- 0D0D0E
#83858D Color Patterns
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#83858D Gingham Checks
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#83858D Houndstooth 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.
