#BD7215 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Brown
What is hex #BD7215 Color?
The color name of hex code #BD7215 is Light Brown. The RGB values are (189, 114, 21) which means it is composed of
58% red, 35% green and 6% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:40 Y:89 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BD7215 has a hue of 33°, 89% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #BD7215 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Brown |
| RGB Values | (189, 114, 21) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 40%, 89%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (33°, 89%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC6600 |
| Inverse Color | #428DEA [Tufts Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7414 C |
| Closest RAL | 1027 [Curry] |
| Complementary Color | #1560BD [Denim] |
| #BD7215 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6C6C6C |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7E7E7E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B3B3B3 |
Hex #BD7215 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BD7215 is #1560BD which is called Denim. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BD7215 color is offered by #1560BD. 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 #BD7215 are #B4BD15 and #BD1E15, called Acid Green and Carnelian, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BD7215 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 #BD7215 are #15B4BD (Tiffany Blue) and #1E15BD (Interdimensional 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
#BD7215 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #15BD72 (Green (Crayola)) and #7215BD (Violet (RYB)) along with #BD7215, 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 #BD7215 has #15BD72 (Green (Crayola)), #1560BD (Denim) and #BD1560 (Rose Red). 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 #BD7215 contains #15BD1E (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #1560BD (Denim) and #BD15B4 (Heliotrope Magenta). 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 #BD7215 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BD7215 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 BD7215 Color
Tints
CA8E44- D19C5B
- D7AA73
- DEB98A
- E5C7A1
- EBD5B9
- F2E3D0
- F8F1E8
Tones
- B1752A
- AB7635
- A57840
- 9F794B
- 987A55
- 927C60
- 8C7D6B
- 867F75
Shades
- 975B11
- 84500F
- 71440D
- 5F390B
- 4C2E08
- 392206
- 261704
- 130B02
#BD7215 Color Patterns
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#BD7215 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BD7215 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BD7215 Trellis Pattern
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#BD7215 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.
