#8C552F Hex Code
Color Name: Milk Chocolate
What is hex #8C552F Color?
The color name of hex code #8C552F is Milk Chocolate. The RGB values are (140, 85, 47) which means it is composed of
51% red, 31% green and 17% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:39 Y:66 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8C552F has a hue of 25°, 66% 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 #8C552F Color Codes
| Color Name | Milk Chocolate |
| RGB Values | (140, 85, 47) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 39%, 66%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 66%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996633 |
| Inverse Color | #73AAD0 [Iceberg] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7567 C |
| Closest RAL | 8004 [Copper brown] |
| Complementary Color | #2F668C [B'dazzled Blue] |
| #8C552F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5B5B5B |
| Desaturated | #5E5E5E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #616161 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5E5E5E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9E9E9E |
Hex #8C552F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8C552F is #2F668C which is called B'dazzled Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8C552F color is offered by #2F668C. 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 #8C552F are #8C842F and #8C2F38, called Old Moss Green and Red-Violet (Color Wheel), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8C552F 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 #8C552F are #2F8C84 (Celadon Green) and #2F388C (Cosmic Cobalt). 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
#8C552F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2F8C55 (Sea Green) and #552F8C (Blue-Magenta Violet) along with #8C552F, 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 #8C552F has #2F8C55 (Sea Green), #2F668C (B'dazzled Blue) and #8C2F66 (Boysenberry). 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 #8C552F contains #388C2F (Japanese Laurel), #2F668C (B'dazzled Blue) and #842F8C (Cadmium Violet). 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 #8C552F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8C552F 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 8C552F Color
Tints
A37759- AF886D
- BA9982
- C6AA97
- D1BBAC
- DDCCC1
- E8DDD5
- F4EEEA
Tones
- 8A5E3F
- 886247
- 87664F
- 866B58
- 856F60
- 847368
- 827770
- 817C78
Shades
- 704426
- 623C21
- 54331C
- 462B18
- 382213
- 2A1A0E
- 1C1109
- 0E0905
#8C552F Color Patterns
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#8C552F Gingham Checks
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#8C552F Honeycomb Pattern
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#8C552F Leaves Pattern
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#8C552F Houndstooth Pattern
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#8C552F Trellis Pattern
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#8C552F 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.
