#896B73 Hex Code
Color Name: Mauve Taupe
What is hex #896B73 Color?
The color name of hex code #896B73 is Mauve Taupe. The RGB values are (137, 107, 115) which means it is composed of
38% red, 30% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:22 Y:16 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #896B73 has a hue of 344°, 22% 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 #896B73 Color Codes
| Color Name | Mauve Taupe |
| RGB Values | (137, 107, 115) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 22%, 16%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (344°, 22%, 54%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #76948C [Dolphin Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7639 C |
| Closest RAL | 7048 [Pearl mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6B8981 [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| #896B73 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #787878 |
| Desaturated | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ACACAC |
Hex #896B73 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #896B73 is #6B8981 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 #896B73 color is offered by #6B8981. 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 #896B73 are #89726B and #896B82, called Shadow and Chinese Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #896B73 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 #896B73 are #6B8972 (Xanadu) and #6B8289 (Slate 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
#896B73 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #73896B (Camouflage Green) and #6B7389 (AuroMetalSaurus) along with #896B73, 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 #896B73 has #73896B (Camouflage Green), #6B8981 (AuroMetalSaurus) and #816B89 (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 #896B73 contains #82896B (Camouflage Green), #6B8981 (AuroMetalSaurus) and #726B89 (Rhythm). 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 #896B73 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #896B73 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 896B73 Color
Tints
A1898F- AC979D
- B8A6AB
- C4B5B9
- D0C4C7
- DCD3D5
- E7E1E3
- F3F0F1
Tones
- 876F76
- 867177
- 857378
- 85767A
- 84787B
- 837A7C
- 827C7D
- 817E7F
Shades
- 6E565C
- 604B51
- 524045
- 45363A
- 372B2E
- 292023
- 1B1517
- 0E0B0C
#896B73 Color Patterns
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#896B73 Gingham Checks
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#896B73 Honeycomb Pattern
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#896B73 Leaves Pattern
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#896B73 Houndstooth Pattern
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#896B73 Trellis Pattern
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#896B73 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.
