#C9B178 Hex Code
Color Name: Light French Beige
What is hex #C9B178 Color?
The color name of hex code #C9B178 is Light French Beige. The RGB values are (201, 177, 120) which means it is composed of
40% red, 36% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:12 Y:40 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9B178 has a hue of 42°, 40% 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 #C9B178 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light French Beige |
| RGB Values | (201, 177, 120) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 12%, 40%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 40%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #364E87 [YInMn Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 466 C |
| Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7890C9 [Dark Pastel Blue] |
| #C9B178 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A6A6A6 |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #C9B178 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C9B178 is #7890C9 which is called Dark Pastel Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C9B178 color is offered by #7890C9. 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 #C9B178 are #B9C978 and #C98978, called Misty Moss and Antique Brass, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9B178 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 #C9B178 are #78B9C9 (Moonstone Blue) and #8978C9 (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
#C9B178 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #78C9B1 (Pearl Aqua) and #B178C9 (African Violet) along with #C9B178, 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 #C9B178 has #78C9B1 (Pearl Aqua), #7890C9 (Dark Pastel Blue) and #C97890 (Charm). 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 #C9B178 contains #78C989 (Iguana Green), #7890C9 (Dark Pastel Blue) and #C978B9 (Sky Magenta). 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 #C9B178 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C9B178 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 C9B178 Color
Tints
D4C193- D9C8A1
- DFD0AE
- E4D8BC
- E9E0C9
- EFE8D7
- F4EFE4
- FAF7F2
Tones
- BAA77A
- B3A27A
- AC9D7B
- A5997C
- 9D947D
- 968F7E
- 8F8A7E
- 87857F
Shades
- A18E60
- 8D7C54
- 796A48
- 65593C
- 504730
- 3C3524
- 282318
- 14120C
#C9B178 Color Patterns
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#C9B178 Gingham Checks
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#C9B178 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C9B178 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C9B178 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C9B178 Leaves Pattern
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#C9B178 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C9B178 Trellis Pattern
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#C9B178 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.
