#E6BBAD Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #E6BBAD Color?
The color name of hex code #E6BBAD is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (230, 187, 173) which means it is composed of
39% red, 32% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:19 Y:25 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E6BBAD has a hue of 15°, 25% 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 #E6BBAD Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (230, 187, 173) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 19%, 25%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 25%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #194452 [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7415 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #ADD8E6 [Light Blue] |
| #E6BBAD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #E6BBAD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E6BBAD is #ADD8E6 which is called Light Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E6BBAD color is offered by #ADD8E6. 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 #E6BBAD are #E6D8AD and #E6ADBC, called Cookies And Cream and Metallic Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E6BBAD 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 #E6BBAD are #ADE6D8 (Magic Mint) and #ADBCE6 (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
#E6BBAD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ADE6BB (Celadon) and #BBADE6 (Maximum Blue Purple) along with #E6BBAD, 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 #E6BBAD has #ADE6BB (Celadon), #ADD8E6 (Light Blue) and #E6ADD8 (Light Orchid). 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 #E6BBAD contains #BCE6AD (Light Moss Green), #ADD8E6 (Light Blue) and #D8ADE6 (Bright Ube). 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 #E6BBAD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E6BBAD 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 E6BBAD Color
Tints
EBC9BD- EECFC6
- F0D6CE
- F3DDD6
- F5E4DE
- F8EBE6
- FAF1EF
- FDF8F7
Tones
- D2AFA4
- C7A9A0
- BDA39B
- B39E97
- A99892
- 9F928E
- 948C89
- 8A8685
Shades
- B8968A
- A18379
- 8A7068
- 735E57
- 5C4B45
- 453834
- 2E2523
- 171311
#E6BBAD Color Patterns
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#E6BBAD Gingham Checks
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#E6BBAD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E6BBAD Polka Dots Pattern
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#E6BBAD Honeycomb Pattern
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#E6BBAD Leaves Pattern
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#E6BBAD Houndstooth Pattern
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#E6BBAD Trellis Pattern
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#E6BBAD Plaid Pattern
#E6BBAD 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.
