#D8BCAB Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #D8BCAB Color?
The color name of hex code #D8BCAB is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (216, 188, 171) which means it is composed of
38% red, 33% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:13 Y:21 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D8BCAB has a hue of 23°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #D8BCAB Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (216, 188, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 13%, 21%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (23°, 21%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #274354 [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 481 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #ABC7D8 [Light Steel Blue] |
| #D8BCAB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C0C0C0 |
| Desaturated | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #D8BCAB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D8BCAB is #ABC7D8 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 #D8BCAB color is offered by #ABC7D8. 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 #D8BCAB are #D8D3AB and #D8ABB1, called Dark Vanilla and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D8BCAB 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 #D8BCAB are #ABD8D3 (Crystal) and #ABB1D8 (Wild Blue Yonder). 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
#D8BCAB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABD8BC (Turquoise Green) and #BCABD8 (Wisteria) along with #D8BCAB, 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 #D8BCAB has #ABD8BC (Turquoise Green), #ABC7D8 (Light Steel Blue) and #D8ABC7 (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 #D8BCAB contains #B1D8AB (Light Moss Green), #ABC7D8 (Light Steel Blue) and #D3ABD8 (Tropical Violet). 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 #D8BCAB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D8BCAB 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 D8BCAB Color
Tints
E0C9BC- E4D0C4
- E8D7CD
- ECDED5
- EFE4DD
- F3EBE6
- F7F2EE
- FBF8F7
Tones
- C6B0A2
- BEAA9E
- B5A49A
- AC9E96
- A39891
- 9A928D
- 928C89
- 898684
Shades
- AD9689
- 978478
- 827167
- 6C5E56
- 564B44
- 413833
- 2B2622
- 161311
#D8BCAB Color Patterns
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#D8BCAB Houndstooth Pattern
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#D8BCAB Trellis Pattern
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#D8BCAB 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.
