#B97949 Hex Code
Color Name: Brown Sugar
What is hex #B97949 Color?
The color name of hex code #B97949 is Brown Sugar. The RGB values are (185, 121, 73) which means it is composed of
49% red, 32% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:35 Y:61 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B97949 has a hue of 26°, 61% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #B97949 Color Codes
| Color Name | Brown Sugar |
| RGB Values | (185, 121, 73) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 35%, 61%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 61%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC6633 |
| Inverse Color | #4686B6 [Steel Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 729 C |
| Closest RAL | 1011 [Brown beige] |
| Complementary Color | #4989B9 [Steel Blue] |
| #B97949 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7E7E7E |
| Desaturated | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B8B8B8 |
Hex #B97949 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B97949 is #4989B9 which is called Steel Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B97949 color is offered by #4989B9. 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 #B97949 are #B9B149 and #B94951, called Brass and Bittersweet Shimmer, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B97949 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 #B97949 are #49B9B1 (Verdigris) and #4951B9 (Ocean 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
#B97949 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #49B979 (Medium Sea Green) and #7949B9 (Royal Purple) along with #B97949, 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 #B97949 has #49B979 (Medium Sea Green), #4989B9 (Steel Blue) and #B94989 (Red-Violet (Crayola)). 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 #B97949 contains #51B949 (Apple), #4989B9 (Steel Blue) and #B149B9 (Deep Fuchsia). 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 #B97949 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B97949 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 B97949 Color
Tints
C7946D- CEA180
- D5AF92
- DCBCA4
- E3C9B6
- EAD7C8
- F1E4DB
- F8F2ED
Tones
- AE7A54
- A87B5A
- A27C5F
- 9D7D65
- 977D6A
- 917E70
- 8B7F75
- 867F7B
Shades
- 94613A
- 825533
- 6F492C
- 5D3D25
- 4A301D
- 382416
- 25180F
- 130C07
#B97949 Color Patterns
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#B97949 Gingham Checks
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#B97949 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B97949 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B97949 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B97949 Leaves Pattern
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#B97949 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B97949 Trellis Pattern
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#B97949 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.
