#BD8B83 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Rose
What is hex #BD8B83 Color?
The color name of hex code #BD8B83 is Old Rose. The RGB values are (189, 139, 131) which means it is composed of
41% red, 30% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:26 Y:31 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BD8B83 has a hue of 8°, 31% 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 #BD8B83 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Rose |
| RGB Values | (189, 139, 131) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 26%, 31%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (8°, 31%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #42747C [Ming] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7613 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #83B5BD [Pewter Blue] |
| #BD8B83 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Hex #BD8B83 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BD8B83 is #83B5BD which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BD8B83 color is offered by #83B5BD. 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 #BD8B83 are #BDA883 and #BD8398, called Ecru and English Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BD8B83 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 #BD8B83 are #83BDA8 (Eton Blue) and #8398BD (Pewter 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
#BD8B83 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #83BD8B (Dark Sea Green) and #8B83BD (Ube) along with #BD8B83, 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 #BD8B83 has #83BD8B (Dark Sea Green), #83B5BD (Pewter Blue) and #BD83B5 (African Violet). 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 #BD8B83 contains #98BD83 (Dark Sea Green), #83B5BD (Pewter Blue) and #A883BD (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 #BD8B83 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BD8B83 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 BD8B83 Color
Tints
CAA29C- D1AEA8
- D7B9B5
- DEC5C1
- E5D1CD
- EBDCDA
- F2E8E6
- F8F3F3
Tones
- B18982
- AB8882
- A58782
- 9F8682
- 988481
- 928381
- 8C8281
- 868180
Shades
- 976F69
- 84615C
- 71534F
- 5F4642
- 4C3834
- 392A27
- 261C1A
- 130E0D
#BD8B83 Color Patterns
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#BD8B83 Gingham Checks
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#BD8B83 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BD8B83 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BD8B83 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BD8B83 Leaves Pattern
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#BD8B83 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BD8B83 Trellis Pattern
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#BD8B83 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.
