#966F5D Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Chestnut
What is hex #966F5D Color?
The color name of hex code #966F5D is Dark Chestnut. The RGB values are (150, 111, 93) which means it is composed of
42% red, 31% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:26 Y:38 K:41. In the HSV/HSB scale, #966F5D has a hue of 19°, 38% saturation and a brightness value of 59%.
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 #966F5D Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (150, 111, 93) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 26%, 38%, 41%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (19°, 38%, 59%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #6990A2 [Desaturated Cyan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4715 C |
| Closest RAL | 7002 [Olive grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5D8496 [Steel Teal] |
| #966F5D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #767676 |
| Desaturated | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Hex #966F5D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #966F5D is #5D8496 which is called Steel Teal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #966F5D color is offered by #5D8496. 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 #966F5D are #968C5D and #965D68, called Dark Tan and Mauve Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #966F5D 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 #966F5D are #5D968C (Steel Teal) and #5D6896 (Dark Blue-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
#966F5D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5D966F (Russian Green) and #6F5D96 (Dark Blue-Gray) along with #966F5D, 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 #966F5D has #5D966F (Russian Green), #5D8496 (Steel Teal) and #965D84 (Antique Fuchsia). 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 #966F5D contains #68965D (Russian Green), #5D8496 (Steel Teal) and #8C5D96 (French Lilac). 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 #966F5D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #966F5D 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 966F5D Color
Tints
AB8C7D- B69A8E
- C0A99E
- CBB7AE
- D5C5BE
- E0D4CE
- EAE2DF
- F5F1EF
Tones
- 927264
- 8F7468
- 8D766B
- 8B786F
- 897972
- 877B76
- 847D79
- 827E7D
Shades
- 78594A
- 694E41
- 5A4338
- 4B382F
- 3C2C25
- 2D211C
- 1E1613
- 0F0B09
#966F5D Color Patterns
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#966F5D Honeycomb Pattern
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#966F5D Houndstooth Pattern
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#966F5D Trellis Pattern
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#966F5D 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.
