#B28985 Hex Code
Color Name: Rosy Brown
What is hex #B28985 Color?
The color name of hex code #B28985 is Rosy Brown. The RGB values are (178, 137, 133) which means it is composed of
40% red, 31% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:23 Y:25 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B28985 has a hue of 5°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B28985 Color Codes
| Color Name | Rosy Brown |
| RGB Values | (178, 137, 133) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 23%, 25%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (5°, 25%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #4D767A [Dark Electric Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7613 C |
| Closest RAL | 1019 [Grey beige] |
| Complementary Color | #85AEB2 [Pewter Blue] |
| #B28985 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #959595 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #B28985 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B28985 is #85AEB2 which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B28985 color is offered by #85AEB2. 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 #B28985 are #B2A085 and #B28598, called Grullo and English Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B28985 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 #B28985 are #85B2A0 (Morning Blue) and #8598B2 (Cool Grey). 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
#B28985 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #85B289 (Dark Sea Green) and #8985B2 (Cool Grey) along with #B28985, 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 #B28985 has #85B289 (Dark Sea Green), #85AEB2 (Pewter Blue) and #B285AE (Opera Mauve). 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 #B28985 contains #98B285 (Dark Sea Green), #85AEB2 (Pewter Blue) and #A085B2 (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 #B28985 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B28985 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 B28985 Color
Tints
C1A19D- C9ACAA
- D1B8B6
- D9C4C2
- E0D0CE
- E8DCDA
- F0E7E7
- F7F3F3
Tones
- A88784
- A38684
- 9E8583
- 998583
- 948482
- 8F8382
- 8A8281
- 858181
Shades
- 8E6E6A
- 7D605D
- 6B5250
- 594543
- 473735
- 352928
- 241B1B
- 120E0D
#B28985 Color Patterns
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#B28985 Gingham Checks
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#B28985 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B28985 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B28985 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B28985 Leaves Pattern
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#B28985 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B28985 Trellis Pattern
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#B28985 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.
