#D6A8AF Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Chestnut
What is hex #D6A8AF Color?
The color name of hex code #D6A8AF is Pale Chestnut. The RGB values are (214, 168, 175) which means it is composed of
38% red, 30% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:22 Y:18 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D6A8AF has a hue of 351°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #D6A8AF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (214, 168, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 22%, 18%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (351°, 21%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #295750 [Dark Slate Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 501 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #A8D6CF [Crystal] |
| #D6A8AF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D3D3D3 |
Hex #D6A8AF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D6A8AF is #A8D6CF which is called Crystal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D6A8AF color is offered by #A8D6CF. 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 #D6A8AF are #D6B8A8 and #D6A8C6, called Dark Vanilla and Light Medium Orchid, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D6A8AF 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 #D6A8AF are #A8D6B8 (Turquoise Green) and #A8C6D6 (Pastel Blue). 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
#D6A8AF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFD6A8 (Light Moss Green) and #A8AFD6 (Wild Blue Yonder) along with #D6A8AF, 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 #D6A8AF has #AFD6A8 (Light Moss Green), #A8D6CF (Crystal) and #CFA8D6 (Tropical Violet). 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 #D6A8AF contains #C6D6A8 (Dark Vanilla), #A8D6CF (Crystal) and #B8A8D6 (Light Pastel Purple). 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 #D6A8AF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D6A8AF 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 D6A8AF Color
Tints
DEB9BF- E2C2C7
- E6CBCF
- EBD4D7
- EFDCDF
- F3E5E7
- F7EEEF
- FBF6F7
Tones
- C5A0A6
- BC9CA1
- B4989C
- AB9498
- A29093
- 9A8C8E
- 918889
- 898485
Shades
- AB868C
- 96767B
- 806569
- 6B5458
- 564346
- 403235
- 2B2223
- 151112
#D6A8AF Color Patterns
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#D6A8AF Gingham Checks
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#D6A8AF Honeycomb Pattern
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#D6A8AF Leaves Pattern
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#D6A8AF Houndstooth Pattern
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#D6A8AF Trellis Pattern
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#D6A8AF 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.
