#A96C57 Hex Code
Color Name: Brown Sugar
What is hex #A96C57 Color?
The color name of hex code #A96C57 is Brown Sugar. The RGB values are (169, 108, 87) which means it is composed of
46% red, 30% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:36 Y:49 K:34. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A96C57 has a hue of 15°, 49% saturation and a brightness value of 66%.
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 #A96C57 Color Codes
| Color Name | Brown Sugar |
| RGB Values | (169, 108, 87) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 36%, 49%, 34%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 49%, 66%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #5693A8 [Rackley] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7522 C |
| Closest RAL | 1011 [Brown beige] |
| Complementary Color | #5794A9 [Rackley] |
| #A96C57 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #797979 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #A96C57 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A96C57 is #5794A9 which is called Rackley. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A96C57 color is offered by #5794A9. 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 #A96C57 are #A99557 and #A9576B, called Bronze (Metallic) and Deep Puce, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A96C57 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 #A96C57 are #57A995 (Polished Pine) and #576BA9 (Blue Yonder). 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
#A96C57 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #57A96C (Forest Green (Crayola)) and #6C57A9 (Royal Purple) along with #A96C57, 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 #A96C57 has #57A96C (Forest Green (Crayola)), #5794A9 (Rackley) and #A95794 (Rose Quartz 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 #A96C57 contains #6BA957 (Apple), #5794A9 (Rackley) and #9557A9 (Purpureus). 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 #A96C57 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A96C57 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 A96C57 Color
Tints
BA8979- C39889
- CBA79A
- D4B6AB
- DDC4BC
- E5D3CD
- EEE2DD
- F6F0EE
Tones
- A1705F
- 9D7263
- 997467
- 95766C
- 907870
- 8C7A74
- 887C78
- 847E7C
Shades
- 875646
- 764C3D
- 654134
- 55362C
- 442B23
- 33201A
- 221611
- 110B09
#A96C57 Color Patterns
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#A96C57 Gingham Checks
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#A96C57 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A96C57 Polka Dots Pattern
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#A96C57 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A96C57 Leaves Pattern
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#A96C57 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A96C57 Trellis Pattern
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#A96C57 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.
