#DBC8B9 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Gray
What is hex #DBC8B9 Color?
The color name of hex code #DBC8B9 is Pastel Gray. The RGB values are (219, 200, 185) which means it is composed of
36% red, 33% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:16 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DBC8B9 has a hue of 26°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #DBC8B9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Gray |
| RGB Values | (219, 200, 185) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 16%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 16%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #243746 [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 482 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B9CCDB [Light Steel Blue] |
| #DBC8B9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C9C9C9 |
| Desaturated | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #DBC8B9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DBC8B9 is #B9CCDB 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 #DBC8B9 color is offered by #B9CCDB. 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 #DBC8B9 are #DBD9B9 and #DBB9BB, called Bone and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DBC8B9 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 #DBC8B9 are #B9DBD9 (Columbia Blue) and #B9BBDB (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
#DBC8B9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B9DBC8 (Jet Stream) and #C8B9DB (Lavender Gray) along with #DBC8B9, 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 #DBC8B9 has #B9DBC8 (Jet Stream), #B9CCDB (Light Steel Blue) and #DBB9CC (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 #DBC8B9 contains #BBDBB9 (Light Moss Green), #B9CCDB (Light Steel Blue) and #D9B9DB (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 #DBC8B9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DBC8B9 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 DBC8B9 Color
Tints
E2D3C7- E6D9CE
- E9DED5
- EDE4DC
- F1E9E3
- F4EFEA
- F8F4F1
- FBFAF8
Tones
- C9BAAE
- C0B2A8
- B7ABA2
- AEA49D
- A49D97
- 9B9691
- 928E8B
- 898786
Shades
- AFA094
- 998C82
- 83786F
- 6E645D
- 58504A
- 423C38
- 2C2825
- 161413
#DBC8B9 Color Patterns
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#DBC8B9 Gingham Checks
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#DBC8B9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DBC8B9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DBC8B9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DBC8B9 Leaves Pattern
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#DBC8B9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DBC8B9 Trellis Pattern
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#DBC8B9 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.
