#AA8971 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #AA8971 Color?
The color name of hex code #AA8971 is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (170, 137, 113) which means it is composed of
40% red, 33% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:20 Y:34 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AA8971 has a hue of 25°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #AA8971 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (170, 137, 113) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 20%, 34%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 34%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #55768E [UCLA Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4725 C |
| Closest RAL | 1019 [Grey beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7192AA [Shadow Blue] |
| #AA8971 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8C8C8C |
| Desaturated | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BEBEBE |
Hex #AA8971 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AA8971 is #7192AA which is called Shadow Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AA8971 color is offered by #7192AA. 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 #AA8971 are #AAA671 and #AA7176, called Misty Moss and Burnished Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AA8971 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 #AA8971 are #71AAA6 (Green Sheen) and #7176AA (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
#AA8971 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #71AA89 (Oxley) and #8971AA (Purple Mountain Majesty) along with #AA8971, 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 #AA8971 has #71AA89 (Oxley), #7192AA (Shadow Blue) and #AA7192 (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 #AA8971 contains #76AA71 (Asparagus), #7192AA (Shadow Blue) and #A671AA (Pearly Purple). 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 #AA8971 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AA8971 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 AA8971 Color
Tints
BBA18D- C4AC9C
- CCB8AA
- D5C4B8
- DDD0C6
- E6DCD4
- EEE7E3
- F7F3F1
Tones
- A28774
- 9D8676
- 998577
- 958579
- 91847A
- 8D837C
- 88827D
- 84817F
Shades
- 886E5A
- 77604F
- 665244
- 554539
- 44372D
- 332922
- 221B17
- 110E0B
#AA8971 Color Patterns
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#AA8971 Gingham Checks
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#AA8971 Honeycomb Pattern
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#AA8971 Leaves Pattern
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#AA8971 Houndstooth Pattern
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#AA8971 Trellis Pattern
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#AA8971 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.
