#947B22 Hex Code
Color Name: Bistre Brown
What is hex #947B22 Color?
The color name of hex code #947B22 is Bistre Brown. The RGB values are (148, 123, 34) which means it is composed of
49% red, 40% green and 11% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:77 K:42. In the HSV/HSB scale, #947B22 has a hue of 47°, 77% saturation and a brightness value of 58%.
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.
Download Bistre Brown Solid Color Background
Hex #947B22 Color Codes
| Color Name | Bistre Brown |
| RGB Values | (148, 123, 34) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 77%, 42%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (47°, 77%, 58%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996633 |
| Inverse Color | #6B84DD [United Nations Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7558 C |
| Closest RAL | 8001 [Ochre brown] |
| Complementary Color | #223B94 [Dark Cornflower Blue] |
| #947B22 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #666666 |
| Desaturated | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #947B22 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #947B22 is #223B94 which is called Dark Cornflower Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #947B22 color is offered by #223B94. 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 #947B22 are #749422 and #944222, called Olive Drab (#3) and Deep Dumpling, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #947B22 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 #947B22 are #227494 (Lapis Lazuli) and #422294 (KSU Purple). 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
#947B22 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #22947B (Illuminating Emerald) and #7B2294 (Chinese Purple) along with #947B22, 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 #947B22 has #22947B (Illuminating Emerald), #223B94 (Dark Cornflower Blue) and #94223B (Red-Violet (Color Wheel)). 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 #947B22 contains #229442 (Sea Green), #223B94 (Dark Cornflower Blue) and #942274 (Amaranth Deep Purple). 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 #947B22 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #947B22 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 947B22 Color
Tints
A9954E- B4A364
- BFB07A
- CABD91
- D4CAA7
- DFD7BD
- EAE5D3
- F4F2E9
Tones
- 907C35
- 8E7D3E
- 8C7D48
- 8A7E51
- 887E5A
- 867F64
- 847F6D
- 828077
Shades
- 76621B
- 685618
- 594A14
- 4A3E11
- 3B310E
- 2C250A
- 1E1907
- 0F0C03
#947B22 Color Patterns
-
#947B22 Gingham Checks
-
#947B22 Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#947B22 Polka Dots Pattern
-
#947B22 Honeycomb Pattern
-
#947B22 Leaves Pattern
-
#947B22 Houndstooth Pattern
-
#947B22 Trellis Pattern
-
#947B22 Plaid Pattern
#947B22 Color Interior Ideas
#947B22 Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#947B22 Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#947B22 Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#947B22 Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
