#866969 Hex Code
Color Name: Mauve Taupe
What is hex #866969 Color?
The color name of hex code #866969 is Mauve Taupe. The RGB values are (134, 105, 105) which means it is composed of
39% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:22 Y:22 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #866969 has a hue of 0°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 53%.
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 #866969 Color Codes
| Color Name | Mauve Taupe |
| RGB Values | (134, 105, 105) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 22%, 22%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 22%, 53%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #799696 [Light Slate Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7002 [Olive grey] |
| Complementary Color | #698686 [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| #866969 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #737373 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6F6F6F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AAAAAA |
Hex #866969 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #866969 is #698686 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 #866969 color is offered by #698686. 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 #866969 are #867869 and #866978, called Shadow and Old Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #866969 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 #866969 are #698678 (Xanadu) and #697886 (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
#866969 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #698669 (Russian Green) and #696986 (Dark Blue-Gray) along with #866969, 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 #866969 has #698669 (Russian Green), #698686 (AuroMetalSaurus) and #866986 (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 #866969 contains #788669 (Camouflage Green), #698686 (AuroMetalSaurus) and #786986 (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 #866969 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #866969 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 866969 Color
Tints
9E8787- AA9696
- B6A5A5
- C3B4B4
- CFC3C3
- DBD2D2
- E7E1E1
- F3F0F0
Tones
- 856E6E
- 847070
- 847272
- 837575
- 827777
- 827979
- 817B7B
- 817E7E
Shades
- 6B5454
- 5E4A4A
- 503F3F
- 433535
- 362A2A
- 282020
- 1B1515
- 0D0B0B
#866969 Color Patterns
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#866969 Gingham Checks
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#866969 Honeycomb Pattern
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#866969 Leaves Pattern
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#866969 Houndstooth Pattern
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#866969 Trellis Pattern
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#866969 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.
