#D6C1D6 Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #D6C1D6 Color?
The color name of hex code #D6C1D6 is Thistle. The RGB values are (214, 193, 214) which means it is composed of
34% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:0 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D6C1D6 has a hue of 300°, 10% 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 #D6C1D6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (214, 193, 214) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 0%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (300°, 10%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #293E29 [Black Leather Jacket] |
| Closest Pantone® | 524 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #C1D6C1 [Jet Stream] |
| #D6C1D6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #D6C1D6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D6C1D6 is #C1D6C1 which is called Jet Stream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D6C1D6 color is offered by #C1D6C1. 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 #D6C1D6 are #D6C1CC and #CCC1D6, called Thistle and Lavender Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D6C1D6 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 #D6C1D6 are #CCD6C1 (Pastel Gray) and #C1D6CC (Jet Stream). 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
#D6C1D6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D6D6C1 (Pastel Gray) and #C1D6D6 (Columbia Blue) along with #D6C1D6, 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 #D6C1D6 has #D6D6C1 (Pastel Gray), #C1D6C1 (Jet Stream) and #C1C1D6 (Lavender Gray). 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 #D6C1D6 contains #D6CCC1 (Pastel Gray), #C1D6C1 (Jet Stream) and #C1CCD6 (Lavender Gray). 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 #D6C1D6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D6C1D6 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 D6C1D6 Color
Tints
DECDDE- E2D4E2
- E6DAE6
- EBE0EB
- EFE6EF
- F3ECF3
- F7F3F7
- FBF9FB
Tones
- C5B4C5
- BCAEBC
- B4A7B4
- ABA1AB
- A29AA2
- 9A949A
- 918D91
- 898789
Shades
- AB9AAB
- 968796
- 807480
- 6B616B
- 564D56
- 403A40
- 2B272B
- 151315
#D6C1D6 Color Patterns
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#D6C1D6 Gingham Checks
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#D6C1D6 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D6C1D6 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D6C1D6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D6C1D6 Leaves Pattern
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#D6C1D6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D6C1D6 Trellis Pattern
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#D6C1D6 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.
