#EC9C5D Hex Code
Color Name: Sandy Brown
What is hex #EC9C5D Color?
The color name of hex code #EC9C5D is Sandy Brown. The RGB values are (236, 156, 93) which means it is composed of
49% red, 32% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:34 Y:61 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EC9C5D has a hue of 26°, 61% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
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 #EC9C5D Color Codes
| Color Name | Sandy Brown |
| RGB Values | (236, 156, 93) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 34%, 61%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 61%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9966 |
| Inverse Color | #1363A2 [Green-Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 157 C |
| Closest RAL | 1034 [Pastel yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #5DADEC [Blue Jeans] |
| #EC9C5D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A2A2A2 |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #EC9C5D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EC9C5D is #5DADEC which is called Blue Jeans. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EC9C5D color is offered by #5DADEC. 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 #EC9C5D are #ECE45D and #EC5D66, called Minion Yellow and Light Carmine Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EC9C5D 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 #EC9C5D are #5DECE4 (Sky Blue (Crayola)) and #5D66EC (Very Light 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
#EC9C5D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5DEC9C (Medium Aquamarine) and #9C5DEC (Lavender Indigo) along with #EC9C5D, 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 #EC9C5D has #5DEC9C (Medium Aquamarine), #5DADEC (Blue Jeans) and #EC5DAD (Brilliant Rose). 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 #EC9C5D contains #66EC5D (Screamin' Green), #5DADEC (Blue Jeans) and #E45DEC (Heliotrope). 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 #EC9C5D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EC9C5D 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 EC9C5D Color
Tints
F0B07D- F2BA8E
- F4C49E
- F6CEAE
- F7D7BE
- F9E1CE
- FBEBDF
- FDF5EF
Tones
- D69664
- CC9468
- C1916B
- B68E6F
- AB8B72
- A08876
- 968679
- 8B837D
Shades
- BD7D4A
- A56D41
- 8E5E38
- 764E2F
- 5E3E25
- 472F1C
- 2F1F13
- 181009
#EC9C5D Color Patterns
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#EC9C5D Gingham Checks
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#EC9C5D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EC9C5D Polka Dots Pattern
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#EC9C5D Honeycomb Pattern
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#EC9C5D Leaves Pattern
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#EC9C5D Houndstooth Pattern
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#EC9C5D Trellis Pattern
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#EC9C5D 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.
