#918888 Hex Code
Color Name: Taupe Gray
What is hex #918888 Color?
The color name of hex code #918888 is Taupe Gray. The RGB values are (145, 136, 136) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:6 Y:6 K:43. In the HSV/HSB scale, #918888 has a hue of 0°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 57%.
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 #918888 Color Codes
| Color Name | Taupe Gray |
| RGB Values | (145, 136, 136) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 6%, 6%, 43%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 6%, 57%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #6E7777 [Nickel] |
| Closest Pantone® | 408 C |
| Closest RAL | 7030 [Stone grey] |
| Complementary Color | #889191 [Philippine Gray] |
| #918888 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8B8B8B |
| Desaturated | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #918888 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #918888 is #889191 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 #918888 color is offered by #889191. 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 #918888 are #918D88 and #91888D, called Philippine Gray and Philippine Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #918888 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 #918888 are #88918D (Philippine Gray) and #888D91 (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
#918888 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #889188 (Philippine Gray) and #888891 (Roman Silver) along with #918888, 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 #918888 has #889188 (Philippine Gray), #889191 (Philippine Gray) and #918891 (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 #918888 contains #8D9188 (Philippine Gray), #889191 (Philippine Gray) and #8D8891 (Philippine 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 #918888 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #918888 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 918888 Color
Tints
A7A0A0- B2ACAC
- BDB8B8
- C8C4C4
- D3CFCF
- DEDBDB
- E9E7E7
- F4F3F3
Tones
- 8E8686
- 8C8686
- 8A8585
- 898484
- 878383
- 858282
- 838282
- 828181
Shades
- 746D6D
- 665F5F
- 575252
- 494444
- 3A3636
- 2C2929
- 1D1B1B
- 0F0E0E
#918888 Color Patterns
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#918888 Houndstooth Pattern
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#918888 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.
