#BB8F68 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #BB8F68 Color?
The color name of hex code #BB8F68 is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (187, 143, 104) which means it is composed of
43% red, 33% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:44 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB8F68 has a hue of 28°, 44% 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 #BB8F68 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (187, 143, 104) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 44%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (28°, 44%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #447097 [Queen Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7515 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6894BB [Cerulean Frost] |
| #BB8F68 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #919191 |
| Desaturated | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C3C3C3 |
Hex #BB8F68 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB8F68 is #6894BB which is called Cerulean Frost. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BB8F68 color is offered by #6894BB. 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 #BB8F68 are #BBB968 and #BB686B, called Dark Khaki and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB8F68 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 #BB8F68 are #68BBB9 (Moonstone Blue) and #686BBB (Blue-Violet (Crayola)). 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
#BB8F68 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #68BB8F (Green Sheen) and #8F68BB (Middle Blue Purple) along with #BB8F68, 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 #BB8F68 has #68BB8F (Green Sheen), #6894BB (Cerulean Frost) and #BB6894 (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 #BB8F68 contains #6BBB68 (Mantis), #6894BB (Cerulean Frost) and #B968BB (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 #BB8F68 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB8F68 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 BB8F68 Color
Tints
C9A586- CFB195
- D6BCA4
- DDC7B4
- E4D2C3
- EBDDD2
- F1E9E1
- F8F4F0
Tones
- AF8C6D
- A98B6F
- A38972
- 9E8874
- 988676
- 928579
- 8C837B
- 86827E
Shades
- 967253
- 836449
- 70563E
- 5E4834
- 4B392A
- 382B1F
- 251D15
- 130E0A
#BB8F68 Color Patterns
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#BB8F68 Gingham Checks
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#BB8F68 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BB8F68 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BB8F68 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB8F68 Leaves Pattern
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#BB8F68 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB8F68 Trellis Pattern
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#BB8F68 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.
