#A2956C Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #A2956C Color?
The color name of hex code #A2956C is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (162, 149, 108) which means it is composed of
39% red, 36% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:33 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A2956C has a hue of 46°, 33% 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 #A2956C Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (162, 149, 108) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 33%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 33%, 64%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #5D6A93 [UCLA Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7503 C |
| Closest RAL | 1020 [Olive yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #6C79A2 [Rhythm] |
| #A2956C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8C8C8C |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #A2956C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A2956C is #6C79A2 which is called Rhythm. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A2956C color is offered by #6C79A2. 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 #A2956C are #94A26C and #A27A6C, called Asparagus and Burnished Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A2956C 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 #A2956C are #6C94A2 (Desaturated Cyan) and #7A6CA2 (Rhythm). 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
#A2956C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6CA295 (Desaturated Cyan) and #956CA2 (Purple Mountain Majesty) along with #A2956C, 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 #A2956C has #6CA295 (Desaturated Cyan), #6C79A2 (Rhythm) and #A26C79 (Burnished Brown). 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 #A2956C contains #6CA27A (Oxley), #6C79A2 (Rhythm) and #A26C94 (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 #A2956C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A2956C 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 A2956C Color
Tints
B5AA89- BEB598
- C7BFA7
- D1CAB6
- DAD5C4
- E3DFD3
- ECEAE2
- F6F4F0
Tones
- 9B9170
- 988F72
- 948D74
- 918B76
- 8E8878
- 8A867A
- 87847C
- 83827E
Shades
- 827756
- 71684C
- 615941
- 514B36
- 413C2B
- 312D20
- 201E16
- 100F0B
#A2956C Color Patterns
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#A2956C Honeycomb Pattern
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#A2956C Houndstooth Pattern
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#A2956C Trellis Pattern
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#A2956C 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.
