#D8C6C4 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Gray
What is hex #D8C6C4 Color?
The color name of hex code #D8C6C4 is Pastel Gray. The RGB values are (216, 198, 196) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:9 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D8C6C4 has a hue of 6°, 9% 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 #D8C6C4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Gray |
| RGB Values | (216, 198, 196) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 9%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (6°, 9%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #27393B [Gunmetal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7632 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #C4D6D8 [Columbia Blue] |
| #D8C6C4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #D8C6C4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D8C6C4 is #C4D6D8 which is called Columbia Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D8C6C4 color is offered by #C4D6D8. 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 #D8C6C4 are #D8D0C4 and #D8C4CC, called Pastel Gray and Thistle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D8C6C4 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 #D8C6C4 are #C4D8D0 (Jet Stream) and #C4CCD8 (Light Periwinkle). 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
#D8C6C4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C4D8C6 (Jet Stream) and #C6C4D8 (Lavender Gray) along with #D8C6C4, 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 #D8C6C4 has #C4D8C6 (Jet Stream), #C4D6D8 (Columbia Blue) and #D8C4D6 (Thistle). 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 #D8C6C4 contains #CCD8C4 (Pastel Gray), #C4D6D8 (Columbia Blue) and #D0C4D8 (Thistle). 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 #D8C6C4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D8C6C4 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 D8C6C4 Color
Tints
E0D1D0- E4D7D6
- E8DDDC
- ECE3E2
- EFE8E7
- F3EEED
- F7F4F3
- FBF9F9
Tones
- C6B8B6
- BEB1B0
- B5AAA9
- ACA3A2
- A39C9B
- 9A9594
- 928E8E
- 898787
Shades
- AD9E9D
- 978B89
- 827776
- 6C6362
- 564F4E
- 413B3B
- 2B2827
- 161414
#D8C6C4 Color Patterns
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#D8C6C4 Gingham Checks
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#D8C6C4 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D8C6C4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D8C6C4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D8C6C4 Leaves Pattern
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#D8C6C4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D8C6C4 Trellis Pattern
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#D8C6C4 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.
