#C97E45 Hex Code
Color Name: Peru
What is hex #C97E45 Color?
The color name of hex code #C97E45 is Peru. The RGB values are (201, 126, 69) which means it is composed of
51% red, 32% green and 17% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:37 Y:66 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C97E45 has a hue of 26°, 66% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #C97E45 Color Codes
| Color Name | Peru |
| RGB Values | (201, 126, 69) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 37%, 66%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 66%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC6633 |
| Inverse Color | #3681BA [Cyan-Blue Azure] |
| Closest Pantone® | 722 C |
| Closest RAL | 3022 [Salmon pink] |
| Complementary Color | #4590C9 [Celestial Blue] |
| #C97E45 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #848484 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #C97E45 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C97E45 is #4590C9 which is called Celestial Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C97E45 color is offered by #4590C9. 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 #C97E45 are #C9C045 and #C9454E, called Old Gold and English Vermillion, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C97E45 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 #C97E45 are #45C9C0 (Medium Turquoise) and #454EC9 (Iris). 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
#C97E45 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #45C97E (Emerald) and #7E45C9 (Slate Blue) along with #C97E45, 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 #C97E45 has #45C97E (Emerald), #4590C9 (Celestial Blue) and #C94590 (Mulberry). 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 #C97E45 contains #4EC945 (Apple), #4590C9 (Celestial Blue) and #C045C9 (Deep Fuchsia). 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 #C97E45 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C97E45 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 C97E45 Color
Tints
D4986A- D9A57D
- DFB28F
- E4BFA2
- E9CBB5
- EFD8C7
- F4E5DA
- FAF2EC
Tones
- BA7E51
- B37F57
- AC7F5D
- A57F63
- 9D7F68
- 967F6E
- 8F8074
- 87807A
Shades
- A16537
- 8D5830
- 794C29
- 653F23
- 50321C
- 3C2615
- 28190E
- 140D07
#C97E45 Color Patterns
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#C97E45 Gingham Checks
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#C97E45 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C97E45 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C97E45 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C97E45 Leaves Pattern
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#C97E45 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C97E45 Trellis Pattern
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#C97E45 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.
