#EDC9AF Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #EDC9AF Color?
The color name of hex code #EDC9AF is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (237, 201, 175) which means it is composed of
39% red, 33% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:15 Y:26 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EDC9AF has a hue of 25°, 26% 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 #EDC9AF Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (237, 201, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 15%, 26%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 26%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #123650 [Space Cadet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 489 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #AFD3ED [Pale Cornflower Blue] |
| #EDC9AF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CCCCCC |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E1E1E1 |
Hex #EDC9AF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EDC9AF is #AFD3ED which is called Pale 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 #EDC9AF color is offered by #AFD3ED. 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 #EDC9AF are #EDE8AF and #EDAFB4, called Pale Goldenrod and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EDC9AF 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 #EDC9AF are #AFEDE8 (Pale Blue) and #AFB4ED (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
#EDC9AF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFEDC9 (Magic Mint) and #C9AFED (Bright Ube) along with #EDC9AF, 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 #EDC9AF has #AFEDC9 (Magic Mint), #AFD3ED (Pale Cornflower Blue) and #EDAFD3 (Thistle (Crayola)). 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 #EDC9AF contains #B4EDAF (Celadon), #AFD3ED (Pale Cornflower Blue) and #E8AFED (Mauve). 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 #EDC9AF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EDC9AF 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 EDC9AF Color
Tints
F1D4BF- F2D9C7
- F4DFCF
- F6E4D7
- F8E9DF
- FAEFE7
- FBF4EF
- FDFAF7
Tones
- D7BAA6
- CCB3A1
- C1AC9C
- B7A598
- AC9D93
- A1968E
- 968F89
- 8B8785
Shades
- BEA18C
- A68D7B
- 8E7969
- 776558
- 5F5046
- 473C35
- 2F2823
- 181412
#EDC9AF Color Patterns
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#EDC9AF Gingham Checks
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#EDC9AF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EDC9AF Polka Dots Pattern
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#EDC9AF Honeycomb Pattern
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#EDC9AF Leaves Pattern
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#EDC9AF Houndstooth Pattern
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#EDC9AF Trellis Pattern
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#EDC9AF Plaid Pattern
#EDC9AF 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.
