#DDBBB5 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Chestnut
What is hex #DDBBB5 Color?
The color name of hex code #DDBBB5 is Pale Chestnut. The RGB values are (221, 187, 181) which means it is composed of
38% red, 32% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:18 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDBBB5 has a hue of 9°, 18% 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 #DDBBB5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (221, 187, 181) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 18%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (9°, 18%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #22444A [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7605 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B5D7DD [Beau Blue] |
| #DDBBB5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #DDBBB5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDBBB5 is #B5D7DD which is called Beau Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DDBBB5 color is offered by #B5D7DD. 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 #DDBBB5 are #DDCFB5 and #DDB5C3, called Desert Sand and Pink Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDBBB5 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 #DDBBB5 are #B5DDCF (Jet Stream) and #B5C3DD (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
#DDBBB5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B5DDBB (Celadon) and #BBB5DD (Light Steel Blue) along with #DDBBB5, 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 #DDBBB5 has #B5DDBB (Celadon), #B5D7DD (Beau Blue) and #DDB5D7 (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 #DDBBB5 contains #C3DDB5 (Light Moss Green), #B5D7DD (Beau Blue) and #CFB5DD (Thistle). 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 #DDBBB5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDBBB5 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 DDBBB5 Color
Tints
E4C9C4- E7CFCB
- EBD6D3
- EEDDDA
- F1E4E1
- F5EBE9
- F8F1F0
- FCF8F8
Tones
- CAAFAA
- C1A9A5
- B8A3A0
- AF9E9B
- A59895
- 9C9290
- 938C8B
- 898685
Shades
- B19691
- 9B837F
- 85706D
- 6F5E5B
- 584B48
- 423836
- 2C2524
- 161312
#DDBBB5 Color Patterns
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#DDBBB5 Gingham Checks
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#DDBBB5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DDBBB5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDBBB5 Leaves Pattern
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#DDBBB5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDBBB5 Trellis Pattern
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#DDBBB5 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.
