#C4A088 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Taupe
What is hex #C4A088 Color?
The color name of hex code #C4A088 is Pale Taupe. The RGB values are (196, 160, 136) which means it is composed of
40% red, 33% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:31 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C4A088 has a hue of 24°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #C4A088 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Taupe |
| RGB Values | (196, 160, 136) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 31%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (24°, 31%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #3B5F77 [Metallic Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7521 C |
| Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
| Complementary Color | #88ACC4 [Pewter Blue] |
| #C4A088 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #C4A088 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C4A088 is #88ACC4 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 #C4A088 color is offered by #88ACC4. 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 #C4A088 are #C4BE88 and #C4888E, called Sage and Rosy Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C4A088 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 #C4A088 are #88C4BE (Pearl Aqua) and #888EC4 (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
#C4A088 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #88C4A0 (Eton Blue) and #A088C4 (African Violet) along with #C4A088, 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 #C4A088 has #88C4A0 (Eton Blue), #88ACC4 (Pewter Blue) and #C488AC (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 #C4A088 contains #8EC488 (Dark Sea Green), #88ACC4 (Pewter Blue) and #BE88C4 (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 #C4A088 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C4A088 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 C4A088 Color
Tints
D0B3A0- D6BDAC
- DCC6B8
- E2D0C4
- E7D9CF
- EDE3DB
- F3ECE7
- F9F6F3
Tones
- B69A86
- B09686
- A99385
- A29084
- 9B8D83
- 948A82
- 8E8682
- 878381
Shades
- 9D806D
- 89705F
- 766052
- 625044
- 4E4036
- 3B3029
- 27201B
- 14100E
#C4A088 Color Patterns
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#C4A088 Gingham Checks
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#C4A088 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C4A088 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C4A088 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C4A088 Leaves Pattern
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#C4A088 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C4A088 Trellis Pattern
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#C4A088 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.
