#E5CF72 Hex Code
Color Name: Straw
What is hex #E5CF72 Color?
The color name of hex code #E5CF72 is Straw. The RGB values are (229, 207, 114) which means it is composed of
42% red, 38% green and 21% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:50 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E5CF72 has a hue of 49°, 50% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
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 #E5CF72 Color Codes
| Color Name | Straw |
| RGB Values | (229, 207, 114) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 50%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (49°, 50%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC66 |
| Inverse Color | #1A308D [Cosmic Cobalt] |
| Closest Pantone® | 460 C |
| Closest RAL | 1000 [Green beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7288E5 [Cornflower Blue] |
| #E5CF72 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B7B7B7 |
| Desaturated | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #E5CF72 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E5CF72 is #7288E5 which is called Cornflower Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E5CF72 color is offered by #7288E5. 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 #E5CF72 are #C2E572 and #E59672, called Yellow-Green (Crayola) and Middle Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E5CF72 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 #E5CF72 are #72C2E5 (Aero) and #9672E5 (Medium 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
#E5CF72 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #72E5CF (Aquamarine) and #CF72E5 (Deep Mauve) along with #E5CF72, 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 #E5CF72 has #72E5CF (Aquamarine), #7288E5 (Cornflower Blue) and #E57288 (Candy 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 #E5CF72 contains #72E596 (Very Light Malachite Green), #7288E5 (Cornflower Blue) and #E572C2 (Persian Pink). 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 #E5CF72 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E5CF72 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 E5CF72 Color
Tints
EAD98E- EDDD9C
- EFE2AA
- F2E7B9
- F5ECC7
- F7F1D5
- FAF5E3
- FCFAF1
Tones
- D1BF75
- C7B776
- BDAF78
- B3A879
- A8A07A
- 9E987C
- 94907D
- 8A887F
Shades
- B7A65B
- A09150
- 897C44
- 736839
- 5C532E
- 453E22
- 2E2917
- 17150B
#E5CF72 Color Patterns
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#E5CF72 Gingham Checks
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#E5CF72 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E5CF72 Polka Dots Pattern
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#E5CF72 Honeycomb Pattern
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#E5CF72 Leaves Pattern
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#E5CF72 Houndstooth Pattern
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#E5CF72 Trellis Pattern
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#E5CF72 Plaid Pattern
#E5CF72 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
