#DFD2A9 Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #DFD2A9 Color?
The color name of hex code #DFD2A9 is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (223, 210, 169) which means it is composed of
37% red, 35% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:6 Y:24 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFD2A9 has a hue of 46°, 24% 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 #DFD2A9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (223, 210, 169) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 6%, 24%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 24%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #202D56 [Space Cadet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7500 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #A9B6DF [Maximum Blue Purple] |
| #DFD2A9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C9C9C9 |
| Desaturated | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #DFD2A9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFD2A9 is #A9B6DF which is called Maximum Blue Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DFD2A9 color is offered by #A9B6DF. 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 #DFD2A9 are #D1DFA9 and #DFB7A9, called Tea Green and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFD2A9 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 #DFD2A9 are #A9D1DF (Crystal) and #B7A9DF (Maximum Blue Purple). 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
#DFD2A9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A9DFD2 (Crystal) and #D2A9DF (Tropical Violet) along with #DFD2A9, 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 #DFD2A9 has #A9DFD2 (Crystal), #A9B6DF (Maximum Blue Purple) and #DFA9B6 (Pale Chestnut). 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 #DFD2A9 contains #A9DFB7 (Celadon), #A9B6DF (Maximum Blue Purple) and #DFA9D1 (Pink Pearl). 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 #DFD2A9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFD2A9 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 DFD2A9 Color
Tints
E5DBBA- E9E0C3
- ECE4CB
- EFE9D4
- F2EDDD
- F5F2E5
- F9F6EE
- FCFBF6
Tones
- CCC2A1
- C3B99D
- B9B199
- B0A995
- A6A190
- 9D998C
- 939088
- 8A8884
Shades
- B2A887
- 9C9376
- 867E65
- 706955
- 595444
- 433F33
- 2D2A22
- 161511
#DFD2A9 Color Patterns
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#DFD2A9 Gingham Checks
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#DFD2A9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DFD2A9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DFD2A9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFD2A9 Leaves Pattern
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#DFD2A9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFD2A9 Trellis Pattern
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#DFD2A9 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.
