#E7C0AA Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #E7C0AA Color?
The color name of hex code #E7C0AA is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (231, 192, 170) which means it is composed of
39% red, 32% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:26 K:9. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E7C0AA has a hue of 22°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 91%.
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 #E7C0AA Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (231, 192, 170) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 26%, 9%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (22°, 26%, 91%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #183F55 [Japanese Indigo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7415 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #AAD1E7 [Light Blue] |
| #E7C0AA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C6C6C6 |
| Desaturated | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #E7C0AA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E7C0AA is #AAD1E7 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 #E7C0AA color is offered by #AAD1E7. 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 #E7C0AA are #E7DFAA and #E7AAB3, called Cookies And Cream and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E7C0AA 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 #E7C0AA are #AAE7DF (Powder Blue) and #AAB3E7 (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
#E7C0AA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AAE7C0 (Sea Foam Green) and #C0AAE7 (Tropical Violet) along with #E7C0AA, 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 #E7C0AA has #AAE7C0 (Sea Foam Green), #AAD1E7 (Light Blue) and #E7AAD1 (Pink Pearl). 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 #E7C0AA contains #B3E7AA (Light Moss Green), #AAD1E7 (Light Blue) and #DFAAE7 (Medium Lavender Magenta). 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 #E7C0AA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E7C0AA 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 E7C0AA Color
Tints
ECCDBB- EED3C4
- F1D9CC
- F3E0D5
- F5E6DD
- F8ECE6
- FAF2EE
- FDF9F7
Tones
- D2B3A2
- C8AD9D
- BEA699
- B4A095
- A99A91
- 9F938D
- 958D88
- 8A8684
Shades
- B99A88
- A28677
- 8B7366
- 746055
- 5C4D44
- 453A33
- 2E2622
- 171311
#E7C0AA Color Patterns
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#E7C0AA Gingham Checks
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#E7C0AA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E7C0AA Polka Dots Pattern
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#E7C0AA Honeycomb Pattern
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#E7C0AA Leaves Pattern
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#E7C0AA Houndstooth Pattern
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#E7C0AA Trellis Pattern
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#E7C0AA Plaid Pattern
#E7C0AA 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.
