#EEC0AB Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #EEC0AB Color?
The color name of hex code #EEC0AB is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (238, 192, 171) which means it is composed of
40% red, 32% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:19 Y:28 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EEC0AB has a hue of 19°, 28% 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 #EEC0AB Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (238, 192, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 19%, 28%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (19°, 28%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #113F54 [Midnight Green (Eagle Green)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7520 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #ABD9EE [Non-Photo Blue] |
| #EEC0AB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C8C8C8 |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #EEC0AB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EEC0AB is #ABD9EE which is called Non-Photo Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EEC0AB color is offered by #ABD9EE. 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 #EEC0AB are #EEE2AB and #EEABB8, called Medium Champagne and Metallic Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EEC0AB 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 #EEC0AB are #ABEEE2 (Pale Blue) and #ABB8EE (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
#EEC0AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABEEC0 (Sea Foam Green) and #C0ABEE (Vodka) along with #EEC0AB, 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 #EEC0AB has #ABEEC0 (Sea Foam Green), #ABD9EE (Non-Photo Blue) and #EEABD9 (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 #EEC0AB contains #B8EEAB (Menthol), #ABD9EE (Non-Photo Blue) and #E2ABEE (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 #EEC0AB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EEC0AB 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 EEC0AB Color
Tints
F1CDBC- F3D3C4
- F5D9CD
- F7E0D5
- F8E6DD
- FAECE6
- FCF2EE
- FDF9F7
Tones
- D8B3A2
- CDAD9E
- C2A69A
- B7A096
- AC9A91
- A1938D
- 968D89
- 8B8684
Shades
- BE9A89
- A78678
- 8F7367
- 776056
- 5F4D44
- 473A33
- 302622
- 181311
#EEC0AB Color Patterns
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#EEC0AB Gingham Checks
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#EEC0AB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EEC0AB Polka Dots Pattern
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#EEC0AB Honeycomb Pattern
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#EEC0AB Leaves Pattern
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#EEC0AB Houndstooth Pattern
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#EEC0AB Trellis Pattern
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#EEC0AB Plaid Pattern
#EEC0AB 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.
