#86888D Hex Code
Color Name: Taupe Gray
What is hex #86888D Color?
The color name of hex code #86888D is Taupe Gray. The RGB values are (134, 136, 141) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:4 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #86888D has a hue of 223°, 5% 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 #86888D Color Codes
| Color Name | Taupe Gray |
| RGB Values | (134, 136, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 4%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (223°, 5%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #797772 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8D8B86 [Philippine Gray] |
| #86888D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #898989 |
| Desaturated | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BBBBBB |
Hex #86888D Color Palettes
86888D is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #86888D is #8D8B86 which is called Philippine Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #86888D color is offered by #8D8B86. 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 #86888D are #88868D and #868C8D, called Taupe Gray and Philippine Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #86888D 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 #86888D are #8D8886 (Taupe Gray) and #8C8D86 (Philippine Gray). 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
#86888D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8D8688 (Taupe Gray) and #888D86 (Dolphin Gray) along with #86888D, 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 #86888D has #8D8688 (Taupe Gray), #8D8B86 (Philippine Gray) and #868D8B (Philippine 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 #86888D contains #8D868C (Taupe Gray), #8D8B86 (Philippine Gray) and #868D88 (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 #86888D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #86888D 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 86888D Color
Tints
9EA0A4- AAACAF
- B6B8BB
- C3C4C6
- CFCFD1
- DBDBDD
- E7E7E8
- F3F3F4
Tones
- 85868A
- 848689
- 848588
- 838487
- 828385
- 828284
- 818283
- 818181
Shades
- 6B6D71
- 5E5F63
- 505255
- 434447
- 363638
- 28292A
- 1B1B1C
- 0D0E0E
#86888D Color Patterns
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#86888D Gingham Checks
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#86888D Honeycomb Pattern
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#86888D Houndstooth Pattern
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#86888D Trellis Pattern
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#86888D 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.