#DFBFCF Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #DFBFCF Color?
The color name of hex code #DFBFCF is Thistle. The RGB values are (223, 191, 207) which means it is composed of
36% red, 31% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:14 Y:7 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFBFCF has a hue of 330°, 14% 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 #DFBFCF Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (223, 191, 207) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 14%, 7%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (330°, 14%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #204030 [Medium Jungle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 679 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #BFDFCF [Jet Stream] |
| #DFBFCF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #DFBFCF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFBFCF is #BFDFCF which is called Jet Stream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DFBFCF color is offered by #BFDFCF. 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 #DFBFCF are #DFBFBF and #DFBFDF, called Dust Storm and Thistle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFBFCF 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 #DFBFCF are #BFDFBF (Jet Stream) and #BFDFDF (Columbia 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
#DFBFCF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CFDFBF (Pastel Gray) and #BFCFDF (Light Periwinkle) along with #DFBFCF, 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 #DFBFCF has #CFDFBF (Pastel Gray), #BFDFCF (Jet Stream) and #CFBFDF (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 #DFBFCF contains #DFDFBF (Bone), #BFDFCF (Jet Stream) and #BFBFDF (Light Periwinkle). 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 #DFBFCF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFBFCF 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 DFBFCF Color
Tints
E5CCD9- E9D2DD
- ECD9E2
- EFDFE7
- F2E5EC
- F5ECF1
- F9F2F5
- FCF9FA
Tones
- CCB2BF
- C3ACB7
- B9A6AF
- B0A0A8
- A699A0
- 9D9398
- 938D90
- 8A8688
Shades
- B299A6
- 9C8691
- 86737C
- 706068
- 594C53
- 43393E
- 2D2629
- 161315
#DFBFCF Color Patterns
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#DFBFCF Gingham Checks
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#DFBFCF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DFBFCF Polka Dots Pattern
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#DFBFCF Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFBFCF Leaves Pattern
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#DFBFCF Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFBFCF Trellis Pattern
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#DFBFCF 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.
