#D6C5B4 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #D6C5B4 Color?
The color name of hex code #D6C5B4 is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (214, 197, 180) which means it is composed of
36% red, 33% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:16 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D6C5B4 has a hue of 30°, 16% 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 #D6C5B4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (214, 197, 180) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 16%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (30°, 16%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #293A4B [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4755 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B4C5D6 [Light Steel Blue] |
| #D6C5B4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #D6C5B4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D6C5B4 is #B4C5D6 which is called Light Steel Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D6C5B4 color is offered by #B4C5D6. 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 #D6C5B4 are #D6D6B4 and #D6B4B4, called Pastel Gray and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D6C5B4 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 #D6C5B4 are #B4D6D6 (Crystal) and #B4B4D6 (Light Steel 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
#D6C5B4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B4D6C5 (Jet Stream) and #C5B4D6 (Lavender Gray) along with #D6C5B4, 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 #D6C5B4 has #B4D6C5 (Jet Stream), #B4C5D6 (Light Steel Blue) and #D6B4C5 (Pink Lavender). 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 #D6C5B4 contains #B4D6B4 (Light Moss Green), #B4C5D6 (Light Steel Blue) and #D6B4D6 (Pink Lavender). 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 #D6C5B4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D6C5B4 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 D6C5B4 Color
Tints
DED1C3- E2D6CB
- E6DCD2
- EBE2DA
- EFE8E1
- F3EEE9
- F7F3F0
- FBF9F8
Tones
- C5B7AA
- BCB0A4
- B4A99F
- ABA39A
- A29C95
- 9A9590
- 918E8A
- 898785
Shades
- AB9E90
- 968A7E
- 80766C
- 6B635A
- 564F48
- 403B36
- 2B2724
- 151412
#D6C5B4 Color Patterns
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#D6C5B4 Gingham Checks
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#D6C5B4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D6C5B4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D6C5B4 Leaves Pattern
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#D6C5B4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D6C5B4 Trellis Pattern
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#D6C5B4 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.