#E6C5CA Hex Code
Color Name: Dust Storm
What is hex #E6C5CA Color?
The color name of hex code #E6C5CA is Dust Storm. The RGB values are (230, 197, 202) which means it is composed of
37% red, 31% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:14 Y:12 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E6C5CA has a hue of 351°, 14% 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 #E6C5CA Color Codes
| Color Name | Dust Storm |
| RGB Values | (230, 197, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 14%, 12%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (351°, 14%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #193A35 [Medium Jungle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 503 C |
| Closest RAL | 1013 [Oyster white] |
| Complementary Color | #C5E6E1 [Columbia Blue] |
| #E6C5CA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D2D2D2 |
| Desaturated | #D6D6D6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #E6C5CA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E6C5CA is #C5E6E1 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 #E6C5CA color is offered by #C5E6E1. 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 #E6C5CA are #E6D1C5 and #E6C5DB, called Dust Storm and Queen Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E6C5CA 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 #E6C5CA are #C5E6D1 (Columbia Blue) and #C5DBE6 (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
#E6C5CA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CAE6C5 (Tea Green) and #C5CAE6 (Periwinkle (Crayola)) along with #E6C5CA, 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 #E6C5CA has #CAE6C5 (Tea Green), #C5E6E1 (Columbia Blue) and #E1C5E6 (Languid Lavender). 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 #E6C5CA contains #DBE6C5 (Dirty White), #C5E6E1 (Columbia Blue) and #D1C5E6 (Soap). 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 #E6C5CA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E6C5CA 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 E6C5CA Color
Tints
EBD1D5- EED6DA
- F0DCDF
- F3E2E5
- F5E8EA
- F8EEEF
- FAF3F4
- FDF9FA
Tones
- D2B7BB
- C7B0B4
- BDA9AC
- B3A3A5
- A99C9E
- 9F9596
- 948E8F
- 8A8787
Shades
- B89EA2
- A18A8D
- 8A7679
- 736365
- 5C4F51
- 453B3D
- 2E2728
- 171414
#E6C5CA Color Patterns
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#E6C5CA Gingham Checks
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#E6C5CA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E6C5CA Polka Dots Pattern
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#E6C5CA Honeycomb Pattern
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#E6C5CA Leaves Pattern
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#E6C5CA Houndstooth Pattern
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#E6C5CA Trellis Pattern
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#E6C5CA 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.
