#C0856B Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #C0856B Color?
The color name of hex code #C0856B is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (192, 133, 107) which means it is composed of
44% red, 31% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:31 Y:44 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C0856B has a hue of 18°, 44% 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 #C0856B Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (192, 133, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 31%, 44%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (18°, 44%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #3F7A94 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7515 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6BA6C0 [Moonstone Blue] |
| #C0856B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #909090 |
| Desaturated | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #C0856B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C0856B is #6BA6C0 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 #C0856B color is offered by #6BA6C0. 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 #C0856B are #C0B06B and #C06B7C, called Dark Khaki and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C0856B 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 #C0856B are #6BC0B0 (Green Sheen) and #6B7CC0 (Glaucous). 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
#C0856B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6BC085 (Iguana Green) and #856BC0 (Middle Blue Purple) along with #C0856B, 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 #C0856B has #6BC085 (Iguana Green), #6BA6C0 (Moonstone Blue) and #C06BA6 (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 #C0856B contains #7CC06B (Mantis), #6BA6C0 (Moonstone Blue) and #B06BC0 (Rich Lavender). 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 #C0856B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C0856B 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 C0856B Color
Tints
CD9D89- D3AA97
- D9B6A6
- E0C2B5
- E6CEC4
- ECDAD3
- F2E7E1
- F9F3F0
Tones
- B3846F
- AD8471
- A68373
- A08376
- 9A8278
- 93827A
- 8D817C
- 86817E
Shades
- 9A6A56
- 865D4B
- 735040
- 604336
- 4D352B
- 3A2820
- 261B15
- 130D0B
#C0856B Color Patterns
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#C0856B Gingham Checks
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#C0856B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C0856B Polka Dots Pattern
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#C0856B Honeycomb Pattern
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#C0856B Leaves Pattern
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#C0856B Houndstooth Pattern
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#C0856B Trellis Pattern
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#C0856B 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.
