#856970 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Lavender
What is hex #856970 Color?
The color name of hex code #856970 is Old Lavender. The RGB values are (133, 105, 112) which means it is composed of
38% red, 30% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:21 Y:16 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #856970 has a hue of 345°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 52%.
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 #856970 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Lavender |
| RGB Values | (133, 105, 112) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 21%, 16%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (345°, 21%, 52%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #7A968F [Dolphin Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5205 C |
| Closest RAL | 7048 [Pearl mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #69857E [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| #856970 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6F6F6F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ABABAB |
Hex #856970 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #856970 is #69857E which is called AuroMetalSaurus. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #856970 color is offered by #69857E. 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 #856970 are #857069 and #85697E, called Shadow and Chinese Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #856970 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 #856970 are #698570 (Smoke) and #697E85 (AuroMetalSaurus). 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
#856970 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #708569 (Camouflage Green) and #697085 (AuroMetalSaurus) along with #856970, 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 #856970 has #708569 (Camouflage Green), #69857E (AuroMetalSaurus) and #7E6985 (Chinese Violet). 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 #856970 contains #7E8569 (Camouflage Green), #69857E (AuroMetalSaurus) and #706985 (Old Lavender). 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 #856970 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #856970 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 856970 Color
Tints
9D878D- AA969B
- B6A5A9
- C2B4B8
- CEC3C6
- DAD2D4
- E7E1E2
- F3F0F1
Tones
- 846E73
- 847075
- 837276
- 837578
- 82777A
- 82797B
- 817B7D
- 817E7E
Shades
- 6A545A
- 5D4A4E
- 503F43
- 433538
- 352A2D
- 282022
- 1B1516
- 0D0B0B
#856970 Color Patterns
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#856970 Gingham Checks
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#856970 Honeycomb Pattern
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#856970 Leaves Pattern
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#856970 Houndstooth Pattern
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#856970 Trellis Pattern
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#856970 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.