#DFBDB9 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Chestnut
What is hex #DFBDB9 Color?
The color name of hex code #DFBDB9 is Pale Chestnut. The RGB values are (223, 189, 185) which means it is composed of
37% red, 32% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:17 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFBDB9 has a hue of 6°, 17% 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 #DFBDB9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (223, 189, 185) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 17%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (6°, 17%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #204246 [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7605 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B9DBDF [Beau Blue] |
| #DFBDB9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C7C7C7 |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #DFBDB9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFBDB9 is #B9DBDF 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 #DFBDB9 color is offered by #B9DBDF. 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 #DFBDB9 are #DFD0B9 and #DFB9C8, called Dust Storm and Pink Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFBDB9 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 #DFBDB9 are #B9DFD0 (Jet Stream) and #B9C8DF (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
#DFBDB9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B9DFBD (Celadon) and #BDB9DF (Vodka) along with #DFBDB9, 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 #DFBDB9 has #B9DFBD (Celadon), #B9DBDF (Beau Blue) and #DFB9DB (Thistle). 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 #DFBDB9 contains #C8DFB9 (Tea Green), #B9DBDF (Beau Blue) and #D0B9DF (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 #DFBDB9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFBDB9 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 DFBDB9 Color
Tints
E5CAC7- E9D1CE
- ECD7D5
- EFDEDC
- F2E5E3
- F5EBEA
- F9F2F1
- FCF8F8
Tones
- CCB1AE
- C3ABA8
- B9A5A2
- B09F9D
- A69897
- 9D9291
- 938C8B
- 8A8686
Shades
- B29794
- 9C8482
- 86716F
- 705F5D
- 594C4A
- 433938
- 2D2625
- 161313
#DFBDB9 Color Patterns
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#DFBDB9 Gingham Checks
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#DFBDB9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DFBDB9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DFBDB9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFBDB9 Leaves Pattern
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#DFBDB9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFBDB9 Trellis Pattern
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#DFBDB9 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.
