#BD8876 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #BD8876 Color?
The color name of hex code #BD8876 is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (189, 136, 118) which means it is composed of
43% red, 31% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:28 Y:38 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BD8876 has a hue of 15°, 38% 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 #BD8876 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (189, 136, 118) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 28%, 38%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 38%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #427789 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7613 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #76ABBD [Moonstone Blue] |
| #BD8876 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #949494 |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #BD8876 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BD8876 is #76ABBD which is called Moonstone Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BD8876 color is offered by #76ABBD. 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 #BD8876 are #BDAC76 and #BD7688, called Misty Moss and Turkish Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BD8876 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 #BD8876 are #76BDAC (Green Sheen) and #7688BD (Cerulean Frost). 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
#BD8876 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #76BD88 (Iguana Green) and #8876BD (Middle Blue Purple) along with #BD8876, 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 #BD8876 has #76BD88 (Iguana Green), #76ABBD (Moonstone Blue) and #BD76AB (Opera Mauve). 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 #BD8876 contains #88BD76 (Pistachio), #76ABBD (Moonstone Blue) and #AC76BD (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 #BD8876 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BD8876 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 BD8876 Color
Tints
CAA091- D1AC9F
- D7B8AD
- DEC4BB
- E5CFC8
- EBDBD6
- F2E7E4
- F8F3F1
Tones
- B18678
- AB8679
- A5857A
- 9F847B
- 98837C
- 92827D
- 8C827E
- 86817F
Shades
- 976D5E
- 845F53
- 715247
- 5F443B
- 4C362F
- 392923
- 261B18
- 130E0C
#BD8876 Color Patterns
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#BD8876 Gingham Checks
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#BD8876 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BD8876 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BD8876 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BD8876 Leaves Pattern
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#BD8876 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BD8876 Trellis Pattern
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#BD8876 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.
