#BD8F6D Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #BD8F6D Color?
The color name of hex code #BD8F6D is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (189, 143, 109) which means it is composed of
43% red, 32% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:42 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BD8F6D has a hue of 26°, 42% 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 #BD8F6D Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (189, 143, 109) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 42%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 42%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #427092 [Queen Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4655 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6D9BBD [Cerulean Frost] |
| #BD8F6D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C3C3C3 |
Hex #BD8F6D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BD8F6D is #6D9BBD 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 #BD8F6D color is offered by #6D9BBD. 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 #BD8F6D are #BDB76D and #BD6D73, called Dark Khaki and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BD8F6D 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 #BD8F6D are #6DBDB7 (Moonstone Blue) and #6D73BD (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
#BD8F6D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6DBD8F (Iguana Green) and #8F6DBD (Middle Blue Purple) along with #BD8F6D, 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 #BD8F6D has #6DBD8F (Iguana Green), #6D9BBD (Cerulean Frost) and #BD6D9B (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 #BD8F6D contains #73BD6D (Mantis), #6D9BBD (Cerulean Frost) and #B76DBD (Rich Lilac). 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 #BD8F6D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BD8F6D 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 BD8F6D Color
Tints
CAA58A- D1B199
- D7BCA7
- DEC7B6
- E5D2C5
- EBDDD3
- F2E9E2
- F8F4F0
Tones
- B18C71
- AB8B73
- A58975
- 9F8877
- 988678
- 92857A
- 8C837C
- 86827E
Shades
- 977257
- 84644C
- 715641
- 5F4837
- 4C392C
- 392B21
- 261D16
- 130E0B
#BD8F6D Color Patterns
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#BD8F6D Gingham Checks
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#BD8F6D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BD8F6D Polka Dots Pattern
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#BD8F6D Honeycomb Pattern
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#BD8F6D Leaves Pattern
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#BD8F6D Houndstooth Pattern
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#BD8F6D Trellis Pattern
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#BD8F6D 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.
