#D6B68C Hex Code
Color Name: Tan
What is hex #D6B68C Color?
The color name of hex code #D6B68C is Tan. The RGB values are (214, 182, 140) which means it is composed of
40% red, 34% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:35 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D6B68C has a hue of 34°, 35% 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 #D6B68C Color Codes
| Color Name | Tan |
| RGB Values | (214, 182, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 35%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (34°, 35%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #294973 [Metallic Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 727 C |
| Closest RAL | 1000 [Green beige] |
| Complementary Color | #8CACD6 [Light Cobalt Blue] |
| #D6B68C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B3B3B3 |
| Desaturated | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #D6B68C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D6B68C is #8CACD6 which is called Light Cobalt Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D6B68C color is offered by #8CACD6. 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 #D6B68C are #D1D68C and #D6918C, called Medium Spring Bud and Shimmering Blush, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D6B68C 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 #D6B68C are #8CD1D6 (Middle Blue Green) and #918CD6 (Ceil). 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
#D6B68C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8CD6B6 (Pearl Aqua) and #B68CD6 (Lenurple) along with #D6B68C, 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 #D6B68C has #8CD6B6 (Pearl Aqua), #8CACD6 (Light Cobalt Blue) and #D68CAC (Middle Purple). 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 #D6B68C contains #8CD691 (Eton Blue), #8CACD6 (Light Cobalt Blue) and #D68CD1 (Light Medium Orchid). 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 #D6B68C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D6B68C 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 D6B68C Color
Tints
DEC5A3- E2CCAF
- E6D3BA
- EBDBC6
- EFE2D1
- F3E9DD
- F7F0E8
- FBF8F4
Tones
- C5AB8A
- BCA688
- B4A087
- AB9B86
- A29685
- 9A9084
- 918B82
- 898581
Shades
- AB9270
- 967F62
- 806D54
- 6B5B46
- 564938
- 40372A
- 2B241C
- 15120E
#D6B68C Color Patterns
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#D6B68C Gingham Checks
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#D6B68C Honeycomb Pattern
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#D6B68C Leaves Pattern
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#D6B68C Houndstooth Pattern
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#D6B68C Trellis Pattern
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#D6B68C 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.
