#BB8D6F Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #BB8D6F Color?
The color name of hex code #BB8D6F is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (187, 141, 111) which means it is composed of
43% red, 32% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:25 Y:41 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB8D6F has a hue of 24°, 41% 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 #BB8D6F Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (187, 141, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 25%, 41%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (24°, 41%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #447290 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4655 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6F9DBB [Air Superiority Blue] |
| #BB8D6F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #929292 |
| Desaturated | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #BB8D6F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB8D6F is #6F9DBB 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 #BB8D6F color is offered by #6F9DBB. 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 #BB8D6F are #BBB36F and #BB6F77, called Dark Khaki and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB8D6F 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 #BB8D6F are #6FBBB3 (Green Sheen) and #6F77BB (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
#BB8D6F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6FBB8D (Iguana Green) and #8D6FBB (Middle Blue Purple) along with #BB8D6F, 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 #BB8D6F has #6FBB8D (Iguana Green), #6F9DBB (Air Superiority Blue) and #BB6F9D (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 #BB8D6F contains #77BB6F (Iguana Green), #6F9DBB (Air Superiority Blue) and #B36FBB (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 #BB8D6F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB8D6F 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 BB8D6F Color
Tints
C9A48C- CFAF9A
- D6BBA9
- DDC6B7
- E4D1C5
- EBDDD4
- F1E8E2
- F8F4F1
Tones
- AF8A72
- A98974
- A38876
- 9E8778
- 988579
- 92847B
- 8C837D
- 86817E
Shades
- 967159
- 83634E
- 705543
- 5E4738
- 4B382C
- 382A21
- 251C16
- 130E0B
#BB8D6F Color Patterns
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#BB8D6F Gingham Checks
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#BB8D6F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BB8D6F Polka Dots Pattern
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#BB8D6F Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB8D6F Leaves Pattern
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#BB8D6F Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB8D6F Trellis Pattern
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#BB8D6F 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.
