#B6481C Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Brown
What is hex #B6481C Color?
The color name of hex code #B6481C is Metallic Brown. The RGB values are (182, 72, 28) which means it is composed of
65% red, 26% green and 10% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:61 Y:85 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B6481C has a hue of 17°, 85% saturation and a brightness value of 71%.
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 #B6481C Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Brown |
| RGB Values | (182, 72, 28) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 61%, 85%, 29%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (17°, 85%, 71%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #49B7E3 [Picton Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 167 C |
| Closest RAL | 2001 [Red orange] |
| Complementary Color | #1C8AB6 [Cyan Cornflower Blue] |
| #B6481C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5E5E5E |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9D9D9D |
Hex #B6481C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B6481C is #1C8AB6 which is called Cyan Cornflower Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B6481C color is offered by #1C8AB6. 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 #B6481C are #B6951C and #B61C3D, called Gold Foil and American Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B6481C 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 #B6481C are #1CB695 (Mountain Meadow) and #1C3DB6 (Persian 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
#B6481C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1CB648 (Dark Pastel Green) and #481CB6 (Interdimensional Blue) along with #B6481C, 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 #B6481C has #1CB648 (Dark Pastel Green), #1C8AB6 (Cyan Cornflower Blue) and #B61C8A (Medium Violet-Red). 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 #B6481C contains #3DB61C (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #1C8AB6 (Cyan Cornflower Blue) and #951CB6 (Dark Orchid). 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 #B6481C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B6481C 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 B6481C Color
Tints
C56D49- CC7F60
- D39177
- DBA48E
- E2B6A4
- E9C8BB
- F0DAD2
- F8EDE8
Tones
- AB5330
- A6593A
- A05E44
- 9B644E
- 966A58
- 906F62
- 8B756C
- 857A76
Shades
- 923A16
- 7F3214
- 6D2B11
- 5B240E
- 491D0B
- 371608
- 240E06
- 120703
#B6481C Color Patterns
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#B6481C Gingham Checks
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#B6481C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B6481C Polka Dots Pattern
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#B6481C Honeycomb Pattern
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#B6481C Leaves Pattern
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#B6481C Houndstooth Pattern
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#B6481C Trellis Pattern
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#B6481C 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.
