#BF9881 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Taupe
What is hex #BF9881 Color?
The color name of hex code #BF9881 is Pale Taupe. The RGB values are (191, 152, 129) which means it is composed of
40% red, 32% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:20 Y:33 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BF9881 has a hue of 22°, 32% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BF9881 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Taupe |
| RGB Values | (191, 152, 129) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 20%, 33%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (22°, 32%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #40677E [Ming] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7521 C |
| Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
| Complementary Color | #81A8BF [Pewter Blue] |
| #BF9881 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9D9D9D |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #BF9881 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BF9881 is #81A8BF 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 #BF9881 color is offered by #81A8BF. 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 #BF9881 are #BFB781 and #BF8189, called Ecru and Old Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BF9881 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 #BF9881 are #81BFB7 (Pewter Blue) and #8189BF (Ube). 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
#BF9881 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #81BF98 (Dark Sea Green) and #9881BF (Lavender Purple) along with #BF9881, 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 #BF9881 has #81BF98 (Dark Sea Green), #81A8BF (Pewter Blue) and #BF81A8 (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 #BF9881 contains #89BF81 (Dark Sea Green), #81A8BF (Pewter Blue) and #B781BF (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 #BF9881 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BF9881 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 BF9881 Color
Tints
CCAD9A- D2B7A7
- D9C1B3
- DFCCC0
- E5D6CD
- ECE0D9
- F2EAE6
- F9F5F2
Tones
- B29381
- AC9181
- A68E81
- A08C81
- 998A80
- 938780
- 8D8580
- 868280
Shades
- 997A67
- 866A5A
- 735B4D
- 604C41
- 4C3D34
- 392E27
- 261E1A
- 130F0D
#BF9881 Color Patterns
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#BF9881 Gingham Checks
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#BF9881 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BF9881 Leaves Pattern
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#BF9881 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BF9881 Trellis Pattern
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#BF9881 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.
