#DFC8C5 Hex Code
Color Name: Dust Storm
What is hex #DFC8C5 Color?
The color name of hex code #DFC8C5 is Dust Storm. The RGB values are (223, 200, 197) which means it is composed of
36% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:12 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFC8C5 has a hue of 7°, 12% 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 #DFC8C5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dust Storm |
| RGB Values | (223, 200, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 12%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (7°, 12%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #20373A [Gunmetal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5035 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #C5DCDF [Columbia Blue] |
| #DFC8C5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #DFC8C5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFC8C5 is #C5DCDF which is called Columbia Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DFC8C5 color is offered by #C5DCDF. 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 #DFC8C5 are #DFD5C5 and #DFC5CF, called Bone and Dust Storm, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFC8C5 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 #DFC8C5 are #C5DFD5 (Columbia Blue) and #C5CFDF (Light Periwinkle). 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
#DFC8C5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C5DFC8 (Jet Stream) and #C8C5DF (Light Periwinkle) along with #DFC8C5, 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 #DFC8C5 has #C5DFC8 (Jet Stream), #C5DCDF (Columbia Blue) and #DFC5DC (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 #DFC8C5 contains #CFDFC5 (Pastel Gray), #C5DCDF (Columbia Blue) and #D5C5DF (Languid Lavender). 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 #DFC8C5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFC8C5 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 DFC8C5 Color
Tints
E5D3D1- E9D9D6
- ECDEDC
- EFE4E2
- F2E9E8
- F5EFEE
- F9F4F3
- FCFAF9
Tones
- CCBAB7
- C3B2B0
- B9ABA9
- B0A4A3
- A69D9C
- 9D9695
- 938E8E
- 8A8787
Shades
- B2A09E
- 9C8C8A
- 867876
- 706463
- 59504F
- 433C3B
- 2D2827
- 161414
#DFC8C5 Color Patterns
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#DFC8C5 Gingham Checks
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#DFC8C5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFC8C5 Leaves Pattern
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#DFC8C5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFC8C5 Trellis Pattern
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#DFC8C5 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.
