#987D7A Hex Code
Color Name: Cinereous
What is hex #987D7A Color?
The color name of hex code #987D7A is Cinereous. The RGB values are (152, 125, 122) which means it is composed of
38% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:20 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #987D7A has a hue of 6°, 20% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
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 #987D7A Color Codes
| Color Name | Cinereous |
| RGB Values | (152, 125, 122) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 20%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (6°, 20%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #678285 [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7614 C |
| Closest RAL | 1035 [Pearl beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7A9598 [Light Slate Gray] |
| #987D7A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #858585 |
| Desaturated | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B7B7B7 |
Hex #987D7A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #987D7A is #7A9598 which is called Light Slate Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #987D7A color is offered by #7A9598. 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 #987D7A are #988C7A and #987A86, called Cinereous and Mountbatten Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #987D7A 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 #987D7A are #7A988C (Dolphin Gray) and #7A8698 (Light 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
#987D7A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7A987D (Oxley) and #7D7A98 (Rhythm) along with #987D7A, 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 #987D7A has #7A987D (Oxley), #7A9598 (Light Slate Gray) and #987A95 (Mountbatten Pink). 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 #987D7A contains #86987A (Artichoke), #7A9598 (Light Slate Gray) and #8C7A98 (Mountbatten Pink). 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 #987D7A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #987D7A 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 987D7A Color
Tints
AD9795- B7A4A2
- C1B1AF
- CCBEBD
- D6CBCA
- E0D8D7
- EAE5E4
- F5F2F2
Tones
- 937E7B
- 917E7C
- 8E7E7C
- 8C7F7D
- 8A7F7E
- 877F7E
- 857F7F
- 82807F
Shades
- 7A6462
- 6A5855
- 5B4B49
- 4C3F3D
- 3D3231
- 2E2625
- 1E1918
- 0F0D0C
#987D7A Color Patterns
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#987D7A Gingham Checks
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#987D7A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#987D7A Polka Dots Pattern
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#987D7A Honeycomb Pattern
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#987D7A Leaves Pattern
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#987D7A Houndstooth Pattern
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#987D7A Trellis Pattern
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#987D7A 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.
