#A27516 Hex Code
Color Name: Bistre Brown
What is hex #A27516 Color?
The color name of hex code #A27516 is Bistre Brown. The RGB values are (162, 117, 22) which means it is composed of
54% red, 39% green and 7% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:28 Y:86 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A27516 has a hue of 41°, 86% saturation and a brightness value of 64%.
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 #A27516 Color Codes
| Color Name | Bistre Brown |
| RGB Values | (162, 117, 22) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 28%, 86%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (41°, 86%, 64%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996600 |
| Inverse Color | #5D8AE9 [United Nations Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 126 C |
| Closest RAL | 1027 [Curry] |
| Complementary Color | #1643A2 [Egyptian Blue] |
| #A27516 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #646464 |
| Desaturated | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #A27516 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A27516 is #1643A2 which is called Egyptian Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A27516 color is offered by #1643A2. 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 #A27516 are #89A216 and #A22F16, called Citron and Deep Dumpling, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A27516 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 #A27516 are #1689A2 (Celadon Blue) and #2F16A2 (Neon Blue). 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
#A27516 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #16A275 (Green (Crayola)) and #7516A2 (Chinese Purple) along with #A27516, 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 #A27516 has #16A275 (Green (Crayola)), #1643A2 (Egyptian Blue) and #A21643 (French Wine). 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 #A27516 contains #16A22F (North Texas Green), #1643A2 (Egyptian Blue) and #A21689 (Dark Magenta). 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 #A27516 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A27516 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 A27516 Color
Tints
B59145- BE9E5C
- C7AC73
- D1BA8B
- DAC8A2
- E3D6B9
- ECE3D0
- F6F1E8
Tones
- 9B772B
- 987836
- 947940
- 917B4B
- 8E7C56
- 8A7D60
- 877E6B
- 837F75
Shades
- 825E12
- 71520F
- 61460D
- 513B0B
- 412F09
- 312307
- 201704
- 100C02
#A27516 Color Patterns
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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.
