#DCB7AF Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Chestnut
What is hex #DCB7AF Color?
The color name of hex code #DCB7AF is Pale Chestnut. The RGB values are (220, 183, 175) which means it is composed of
38% red, 32% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:21 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCB7AF has a hue of 11°, 20% 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 #DCB7AF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (220, 183, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 21%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (11°, 20%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #234850 [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7611 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #AFD4DC [Crystal] |
| #DCB7AF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #DCB7AF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCB7AF is #AFD4DC which is called Crystal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DCB7AF color is offered by #AFD4DC. 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 #DCB7AF are #DCCEAF and #DCAFBE, called Desert Sand and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCB7AF 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 #DCB7AF are #AFDCCE (Jet Stream) and #AFBEDC (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
#DCB7AF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFDCB7 (Celadon) and #B7AFDC (Maximum Blue Purple) along with #DCB7AF, 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 #DCB7AF has #AFDCB7 (Celadon), #AFD4DC (Crystal) and #DCAFD4 (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 #DCB7AF contains #BEDCAF (Light Moss Green), #AFD4DC (Crystal) and #CEAFDC (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 #DCB7AF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCB7AF 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 DCB7AF Color
Tints
E3C5BF- E7CDC7
- EAD4CF
- EEDBD7
- F1E2DF
- F5E9E7
- F8F1EF
- FCF8F7
Tones
- CAACA6
- C0A7A1
- B7A19C
- AE9C98
- A59693
- 9C918E
- 928B89
- 898685
Shades
- B0928C
- 9A807B
- 846E69
- 6E5C58
- 584946
- 423735
- 2C2523
- 161212
#DCB7AF Color Patterns
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#DCB7AF Gingham Checks
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#DCB7AF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DCB7AF Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCB7AF Leaves Pattern
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#DCB7AF Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCB7AF Trellis Pattern
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#DCB7AF 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.
