#DDBB42 Hex Code
Color Name: Meat Brown
What is hex #DDBB42 Color?
The color name of hex code #DDBB42 is Meat Brown. The RGB values are (221, 187, 66) which means it is composed of
47% red, 39% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:70 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDBB42 has a hue of 47°, 70% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #DDBB42 Color Codes
| Color Name | Meat Brown |
| RGB Values | (221, 187, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 70%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (47°, 70%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #2244BD [Denim Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 142 C |
| Closest RAL | 1017 [Saffron yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #4264DD [Royal Blue] |
| #DDBB42 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9E9E9E |
| Desaturated | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #DDBB42 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDBB42 is #4264DD which is called Royal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DDBB42 color is offered by #4264DD. 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 #DDBB42 are #B2DD42 and #DD6E42, called June Bud and Medium Vermilion, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDBB42 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 #DDBB42 are #42B2DD (Picton Blue) and #6E42DD (Majorelle 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
#DDBB42 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #42DDBB (Eucalyptus) and #BB42DD (Medium Orchid) along with #DDBB42, 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 #DDBB42 has #42DDBB (Eucalyptus), #4264DD (Royal Blue) and #DD4264 (Paradise Pink). 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 #DDBB42 contains #42DD6E (UFO Green), #4264DD (Royal Blue) and #DD42B2 (Frostbite). 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 #DDBB42 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDBB42 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 DDBB42 Color
Tints
E4C968- E7CF7B
- EBD68E
- EEDDA1
- F1E4B3
- F5EBC6
- F8F1D9
- FCF8EC
Tones
- CAAF4E
- C1A955
- B8A35B
- AF9E61
- A59867
- 9C926D
- 938C74
- 89867A
Shades
- B19635
- 9B832E
- 857028
- 6F5E21
- 584B1A
- 423814
- 2C250D
- 161307
#DDBB42 Color Patterns
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#DDBB42 Gingham Checks
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#DDBB42 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DDBB42 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DDBB42 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDBB42 Leaves Pattern
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#DDBB42 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDBB42 Trellis Pattern
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#DDBB42 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.
