#B38576 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #B38576 Color?
The color name of hex code #B38576 is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (179, 133, 118) which means it is composed of
42% red, 31% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:26 Y:34 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B38576 has a hue of 15°, 34% 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 #B38576 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (179, 133, 118) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 26%, 34%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 34%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #4C7A89 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4725 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #76A4B3 [Crystal Blue] |
| #B38576 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8F8F8F |
| Desaturated | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BEBEBE |
Hex #B38576 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B38576 is #76A4B3 which is called Crystal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B38576 color is offered by #76A4B3. 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 #B38576 are #B3A476 and #B37686, called Pale Taupe and Turkish Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B38576 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 #B38576 are #76B3A4 (Green Sheen) and #7686B3 (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
#B38576 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #76B385 (Iguana Green) and #8576B3 (Middle Blue Purple) along with #B38576, 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 #B38576 has #76B385 (Iguana Green), #76A4B3 (Crystal Blue) and #B376A4 (Pearly Purple). 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 #B38576 contains #86B376 (Asparagus), #76A4B3 (Crystal Blue) and #A476B3 (Purple Mountain Majesty). 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 #B38576 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B38576 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 B38576 Color
Tints
C29D91- CAAA9F
- D1B6AD
- D9C2BB
- E1CEC8
- E8DAD6
- F0E7E4
- F7F3F1
Tones
- A98478
- A48479
- 9F837A
- 9A837B
- 94827C
- 8F827D
- 8A817E
- 85817F
Shades
- 8F6A5E
- 7D5D53
- 6B5047
- 5A433B
- 48352F
- 362823
- 241B18
- 120D0C
#B38576 Color Patterns
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#B38576 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B38576 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.
