#C2856D Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #C2856D Color?
The color name of hex code #C2856D is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (194, 133, 109) which means it is composed of
44% red, 31% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:32 Y:44 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C2856D has a hue of 17°, 44% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #C2856D Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (194, 133, 109) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 32%, 44%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (17°, 44%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #3D7A92 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7515 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6DAAC2 [Moonstone Blue] |
| #C2856D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #919191 |
| Desaturated | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #C2856D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C2856D is #6DAAC2 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 #C2856D color is offered by #6DAAC2. 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 #C2856D are #C2B06D and #C26D80, called Dark Khaki and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C2856D 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 #C2856D are #6DC2B0 (Green Sheen) and #6D80C2 (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
#C2856D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6DC285 (Iguana Green) and #856DC2 (Middle Blue Purple) along with #C2856D, 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 #C2856D has #6DC285 (Iguana Green), #6DAAC2 (Moonstone Blue) and #C26DAA (Super Pink). 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 #C2856D contains #80C26D (Dollar Bill), #6DAAC2 (Moonstone Blue) and #B06DC2 (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 #C2856D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C2856D 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 C2856D Color
Tints
CE9D8A- D4AA99
- DAB6A7
- E1C2B6
- E7CEC5
- EDDAD3
- F3E7E2
- F9F3F0
Tones
- B58471
- AE8473
- A88375
- A18377
- 9A8278
- 94827A
- 8D817C
- 87817E
Shades
- 9B6A57
- 885D4C
- 745041
- 614337
- 4E352C
- 3A2821
- 271B16
- 130D0B
#C2856D Color Patterns
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#C2856D Gingham Checks
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#C2856D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C2856D Polka Dots Pattern
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#C2856D Honeycomb Pattern
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#C2856D Leaves Pattern
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#C2856D Houndstooth Pattern
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#C2856D Trellis Pattern
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#C2856D Plaid Pattern
#C2856D Color Interior Ideas
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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.
