#BA9274 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Taupe
What is hex #BA9274 Color?
The color name of hex code #BA9274 is Pale Taupe. The RGB values are (186, 146, 116) which means it is composed of
42% red, 33% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:22 Y:38 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BA9274 has a hue of 26°, 38% 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 #BA9274 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Taupe |
| RGB Values | (186, 146, 116) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 22%, 38%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 38%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #456D8B [Queen Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4655 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #749CBA [Air Superiority Blue] |
| #BA9274 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #959595 |
| Desaturated | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #BA9274 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BA9274 is #749CBA which is called Air Superiority Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BA9274 color is offered by #749CBA. 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 #BA9274 are #BAB574 and #BA7479, called Misty Moss and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BA9274 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 #BA9274 are #74BAB5 (Moonstone Blue) and #7479BA (Toolbox). 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
#BA9274 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #74BA92 (Green Sheen) and #9274BA (Purple Mountain Majesty) along with #BA9274, 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 #BA9274 has #74BA92 (Green Sheen), #749CBA (Air Superiority Blue) and #BA749C (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 #BA9274 contains #79BA74 (Iguana Green), #749CBA (Air Superiority Blue) and #B574BA (African Violet). 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 #BA9274 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BA9274 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 BA9274 Color
Tints
C8A890- CFB39E
- D6BEAC
- DDC9BA
- E3D3C7
- EADED5
- F1E9E3
- F8F4F1
Tones
- AE8E76
- A98D78
- A38B79
- 9D897A
- 97877B
- 91857C
- 8C847E
- 86827F
Shades
- 95755D
- 826651
- 705846
- 5D493A
- 4A3A2E
- 382C23
- 251D17
- 130F0C
#BA9274 Color Patterns
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#BA9274 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BA9274 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.
