#AF8D7A Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #AF8D7A Color?
The color name of hex code #AF8D7A is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (175, 141, 122) which means it is composed of
40% red, 32% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:19 Y:30 K:31. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AF8D7A has a hue of 22°, 30% saturation and a brightness value of 69%.
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 #AF8D7A Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (175, 141, 122) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 19%, 30%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (22°, 30%, 69%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #507285 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4725 C |
| Closest RAL | 1019 [Grey beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7A9CAF [Weldon Blue] |
| #AF8D7A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #929292 |
| Desaturated | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #AF8D7A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AF8D7A is #7A9CAF which is called Weldon Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AF8D7A color is offered by #7A9CAF. 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 #AF8D7A are #AFA87A and #AF7A82, called Misty Moss and Turkish Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AF8D7A 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 #AF8D7A are #7AAFA8 (Green Sheen) and #7A82AF (Shadow 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
#AF8D7A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7AAF8D (Green Sheen) and #8D7AAF (Lavender Purple) along with #AF8D7A, 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 #AF8D7A has #7AAF8D (Green Sheen), #7A9CAF (Weldon Blue) and #AF7A9C (English Lavender). 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 #AF8D7A contains #82AF7A (Asparagus), #7A9CAF (Weldon Blue) and #A87AAF (Lavender 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 #AF8D7A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AF8D7A 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 AF8D7A Color
Tints
BFA495- C7AFA2
- CFBBAF
- D7C6BD
- DFD1CA
- E7DDD7
- EFE8E4
- F7F4F2
Tones
- A68A7B
- A1897C
- 9C887C
- 98877D
- 93857E
- 8E847E
- 89837F
- 85817F
Shades
- 8C7162
- 7B6355
- 695549
- 58473D
- 463831
- 352A25
- 231C18
- 120E0C
#AF8D7A Color Patterns
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#AF8D7A Gingham Checks
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#AF8D7A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#AF8D7A Polka Dots Pattern
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#AF8D7A Honeycomb Pattern
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#AF8D7A Leaves Pattern
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#AF8D7A Houndstooth Pattern
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#AF8D7A Trellis Pattern
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#AF8D7A 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.
