#DCBB9D Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #DCBB9D Color?
The color name of hex code #DCBB9D is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (220, 187, 157) which means it is composed of
39% red, 33% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:29 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCBB9D has a hue of 29°, 29% 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 #DCBB9D Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (220, 187, 157) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 29%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (29°, 29%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #234462 [Indigo (Rainbow)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 726 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #9DBEDC [Pale Cerulean] |
| #DCBB9D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #DCBB9D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCBB9D is #9DBEDC which is called Pale Cerulean. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DCBB9D color is offered by #9DBEDC. 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 #DCBB9D are #DCDB9D and #DC9D9F, called Pale Goldenrod and Parrot Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCBB9D 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 #DCBB9D are #9DDCDB (Crystal) and #9D9FDC (Blue Bell). 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
#DCBB9D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9DDCBB (Sea Foam Green) and #BB9DDC (Light Pastel Purple) along with #DCBB9D, 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 #DCBB9D has #9DDCBB (Sea Foam Green), #9DBEDC (Pale Cerulean) and #DC9DBE (Kobi). 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 #DCBB9D contains #9FDC9D (Granny Smith Apple), #9DBEDC (Pale Cerulean) and #DB9DDC (Medium Lavender Magenta). 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 #DCBB9D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCBB9D 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 DCBB9D Color
Tints
E3C9B1- E7CFBA
- EAD6C4
- EEDDCE
- F1E4D8
- F5EBE2
- F8F1EB
- FCF8F5
Tones
- CAAF97
- C0A994
- B7A391
- AE9E8F
- A5988C
- 9C9289
- 928C86
- 898683
Shades
- B0967E
- 9A836E
- 84705E
- 6E5E4F
- 584B3F
- 42382F
- 2C251F
- 161310
#DCBB9D Color Patterns
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#DCBB9D Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCBB9D Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCBB9D Trellis Pattern
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#DCBB9D 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.
