#86888A Hex Code
Color Name: Taupe Gray
What is hex #86888A Color?
The color name of hex code #86888A is Taupe Gray. The RGB values are (134, 136, 138) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:1 Y:0 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #86888A has a hue of 210°, 3% saturation and a brightness value of 54%.
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 #86888A Color Codes
| Color Name | Taupe Gray |
| RGB Values | (134, 136, 138) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 1%, 0%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 3%, 54%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #797775 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8A8886 [Taupe Gray] |
| #86888A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BABABA |
Hex #86888A Color Palettes
86888A is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #86888A is #8A8886 which is called Taupe Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #86888A color is offered by #8A8886. 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 #86888A are #86868A and #868A8A, called Taupe Gray and Philippine Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #86888A 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 #86888A are #8A8686 (Taupe Gray) and #8A8A86 (Taupe 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
#86888A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8A8688 (Taupe Gray) and #888A86 (Titanium) along with #86888A, 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 #86888A has #8A8688 (Taupe Gray), #8A8886 (Taupe Gray) and #868A88 (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 #86888A contains #8A868A (Taupe Gray), #8A8886 (Taupe Gray) and #868A86 (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 #86888A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #86888A 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 86888A Color
Tints
9EA0A1- AAACAD
- B6B8B9
- C3C4C5
- CFCFD0
- DBDBDC
- E7E7E8
- F3F3F3
Tones
- 858688
- 848687
- 848586
- 838485
- 828384
- 828283
- 818282
- 818181
Shades
- 6B6D6E
- 5E5F61
- 505253
- 434445
- 363637
- 282929
- 1B1B1C
- 0D0E0E
#86888A Color Patterns
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#86888A Gingham Checks
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#86888A Honeycomb Pattern
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#86888A Houndstooth Pattern
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#86888A Trellis Pattern
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#86888A 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.
