#DCBAD9 Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #DCBAD9 Color?
The color name of hex code #DCBAD9 is Thistle. The RGB values are (220, 186, 217) which means it is composed of
35% red, 30% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:1 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCBAD9 has a hue of 305°, 15% 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 #DCBAD9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (220, 186, 217) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 1%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (305°, 15%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #234526 [Cal Poly Pomona Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 679 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #BADCBD [Jet Stream] |
| #DCBAD9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #DCBAD9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCBAD9 is #BADCBD which is called Jet Stream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DCBAD9 color is offered by #BADCBD. 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 #DCBAD9 are #DCBAC8 and #CEBADC, called Pink Lavender and Thistle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCBAD9 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 #DCBAD9 are #C8DCBA (Pastel Gray) and #BADCCE (Jet Stream). 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
#DCBAD9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D9DCBA (Bone) and #BAD9DC (Beau Blue) along with #DCBAD9, 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 #DCBAD9 has #D9DCBA (Bone), #BADCBD (Jet Stream) and #BDBADC (Light Steel Blue). 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 #DCBAD9 contains #DCCEBA (Pastel Gray), #BADCBD (Jet Stream) and #BAC8DC (Light Steel Blue). 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 #DCBAD9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCBAD9 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 DCBAD9 Color
Tints
E3C8E1- E7CFE4
- EAD6E8
- EEDDEC
- F1E3F0
- F5EAF4
- F8F1F7
- FCF8FB
Tones
- CAAEC7
- C0A9BE
- B7A3B5
- AE9DAD
- A597A4
- 9C919B
- 928C92
- 898689
Shades
- B095AE
- 9A8298
- 847082
- 6E5D6D
- 584A57
- 423841
- 2C252B
- 161316
#DCBAD9 Color Patterns
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#DCBAD9 Gingham Checks
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#DCBAD9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DCBAD9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DCBAD9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCBAD9 Leaves Pattern
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#DCBAD9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCBAD9 Trellis Pattern
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#DCBAD9 Plaid Pattern
#DCBAD9 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
