#DE9A66 Hex Code
Color Name: Tan (Crayola)
What is hex #DE9A66 Color?
The color name of hex code #DE9A66 is Tan (Crayola). The RGB values are (222, 154, 102) which means it is composed of
46% red, 32% green and 21% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:31 Y:54 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DE9A66 has a hue of 26°, 54% 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 #DE9A66 Color Codes
| Color Name | Tan (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (222, 154, 102) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 31%, 54%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 54%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #216599 [Lapis Lazuli] |
| Closest Pantone® | 472 C |
| Closest RAL | 1034 [Pastel yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #66AADE [Little Boy Blue] |
| #DE9A66 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9F9F9F |
| Desaturated | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #DE9A66 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DE9A66 is #66AADE which is called Little Boy Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DE9A66 color is offered by #66AADE. 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 #DE9A66 are #DED666 and #DE666E, called Straw and Light Carmine Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DE9A66 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 #DE9A66 are #66DED6 (Sky Blue (Crayola)) and #666EDE (Slate 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
#DE9A66 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #66DE9A (Medium Aquamarine) and #9A66DE (Medium Purple) along with #DE9A66, 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 #DE9A66 has #66DE9A (Medium Aquamarine), #66AADE (Little Boy Blue) and #DE66AA (China 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 #DE9A66 contains #6EDE66 (Pastel Green), #66AADE (Little Boy Blue) and #D666DE (Orchid). 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 #DE9A66 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DE9A66 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 DE9A66 Color
Tints
E5AE85- E8B894
- EBC2A3
- EFCDB3
- F2D7C2
- F5E1D1
- F8EBE0
- FCF5F0
Tones
- CB956B
- C2926E
- B89070
- AF8D73
- A68A76
- 9C8878
- 93857B
- 89837D
Shades
- B27B52
- 9B6C47
- 855C3D
- 6F4D33
- 593E29
- 432E1F
- 2C1F14
- 160F0A
#DE9A66 Color Patterns
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#DE9A66 Houndstooth 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.
