#B8A983 Hex Code
Color Name: Ecru
What is hex #B8A983 Color?
The color name of hex code #B8A983 is Ecru. The RGB values are (184, 169, 131) which means it is composed of
38% red, 35% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:29 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B8A983 has a hue of 43°, 29% saturation and a brightness value of 72%.
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 #B8A983 Color Codes
| Color Name | Ecru |
| RGB Values | (184, 169, 131) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 29%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (43°, 29%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #47567C [Purple Navy] |
| Closest Pantone® | 452 C |
| Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
| Complementary Color | #8392B8 [Cool Grey] |
| #B8A983 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A1A1A1 |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #B8A983 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B8A983 is #8392B8 which is called Cool Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B8A983 color is offered by #8392B8. 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 #B8A983 are #ADB883 and #B88F83, called Sage and Pale Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B8A983 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 #B8A983 are #83ADB8 (Pewter Blue) and #8F83B8 (Lavender Purple). 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
#B8A983 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #83B8A9 (Pewter Blue) and #A983B8 (African Violet) along with #B8A983, 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 #B8A983 has #83B8A9 (Pewter Blue), #8392B8 (Cool Grey) and #B88392 (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 #B8A983 contains #83B88F (Dark Sea Green), #8392B8 (Cool Grey) and #B883AD (Opera Mauve). 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 #B8A983 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B8A983 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 B8A983 Color
Tints
C6BA9C- CDC3A8
- D4CBB5
- DCD4C1
- E3DDCD
- EAE5DA
- F1EEE6
- F8F6F3
Tones
- ADA182
- A79D82
- A29982
- 9C9582
- 969081
- 918C81
- 8B8881
- 868480
Shades
- 938769
- 81765C
- 6E654F
- 5C5542
- 4A4434
- 373327
- 25221A
- 12110D
#B8A983 Color Patterns
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#B8A983 Gingham Checks
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#B8A983 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B8A983 Leaves Pattern
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#B8A983 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B8A983 Trellis Pattern
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#B8A983 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.
