#DCD1AE Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #DCD1AE Color?
The color name of hex code #DCD1AE is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (220, 209, 174) which means it is composed of
36% red, 35% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:21 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCD1AE has a hue of 46°, 21% 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 #DCD1AE Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (220, 209, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 21%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 21%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #232E51 [Space Cadet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7500 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #AEB9DC [Light Steel Blue] |
| #DCD1AE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C9C9C9 |
| Desaturated | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #DCD1AE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCD1AE is #AEB9DC 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 #DCD1AE color is offered by #AEB9DC. 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 #DCD1AE are #D0DCAE and #DCBAAE, called Pastel Gray and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCD1AE 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 #DCD1AE are #AED0DC (Crystal) and #BAAEDC (Maximum Blue Purple). 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
#DCD1AE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEDCD1 (Crystal) and #D1AEDC (Tropical Violet) along with #DCD1AE, 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 #DCD1AE has #AEDCD1 (Crystal), #AEB9DC (Light Steel Blue) and #DCAEB9 (Pale Chestnut). 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 #DCD1AE contains #AEDCBA (Celadon), #AEB9DC (Light Steel Blue) and #DCAED0 (Pink Lavender). 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 #DCD1AE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCD1AE 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 DCD1AE Color
Tints
E3DABE- E7DFC6
- EAE3CE
- EEE8D7
- F1EDDF
- F5F1E7
- F8F6EF
- FCFAF7
Tones
- CAC1A5
- C0B9A0
- B7B19C
- AEA997
- A5A092
- 9C988E
- 929089
- 898885
Shades
- B0A78B
- 9A927A
- 847D68
- 6E6957
- 585446
- 423F34
- 2C2A23
- 161511
#DCD1AE Color Patterns
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#DCD1AE Gingham Checks
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#DCD1AE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DCD1AE Polka Dots Pattern
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#DCD1AE Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCD1AE Leaves Pattern
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#DCD1AE Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCD1AE Trellis Pattern
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#DCD1AE 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.
