#B9A17D Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Taupe
What is hex #B9A17D Color?
The color name of hex code #B9A17D is Pale Taupe. The RGB values are (185, 161, 125) which means it is composed of
39% red, 34% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:13 Y:32 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9A17D has a hue of 36°, 32% 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 #B9A17D Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Taupe |
| RGB Values | (185, 161, 125) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 13%, 32%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (36°, 32%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #465E82 [Purple Navy] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7521 C |
| Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7D95B9 [Weldon Blue] |
| #B9A17D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9D9D9D |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #B9A17D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9A17D is #7D95B9 which is called Weldon Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9A17D color is offered by #7D95B9. 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 #B9A17D are #B3B97D and #B9837D, called Misty Moss and Old Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9A17D 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 #B9A17D are #7DB3B9 (Moonstone Blue) and #837DB9 (Ube). 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
#B9A17D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7DB9A1 (Green Sheen) and #A17DB9 (Lavender Purple) along with #B9A17D, 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 #B9A17D has #7DB9A1 (Green Sheen), #7D95B9 (Weldon Blue) and #B97D95 (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 #B9A17D contains #7DB983 (Iguana Green), #7D95B9 (Weldon Blue) and #B97DB3 (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 #B9A17D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9A17D 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 B9A17D Color
Tints
C7B497- CEBDA4
- D5C7B1
- DCD0BE
- E3D9CB
- EAE3D8
- F1ECE5
- F8F6F2
Tones
- AE9A7E
- A8977E
- A2947E
- 9D917F
- 978D7F
- 918A7F
- 8B877F
- 868380
Shades
- 948164
- 827158
- 6F614B
- 5D513F
- 4A4032
- 383026
- 252019
- 13100D
#B9A17D Color Patterns
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#B9A17D Gingham Checks
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#B9A17D Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9A17D Leaves Pattern
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#B9A17D Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9A17D Trellis Pattern
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#B9A17D 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.
