#B2A938 Hex Code
Color Name: Brass
What is hex #B2A938 Color?
The color name of hex code #B2A938 is Brass. The RGB values are (178, 169, 56) which means it is composed of
44% red, 42% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:69 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B2A938 has a hue of 56°, 69% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B2A938 Color Codes
| Color Name | Brass |
| RGB Values | (178, 169, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 69%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (56°, 69%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999933 |
| Inverse Color | #4D56C7 [Iris] |
| Closest Pantone® | 618 C |
| Closest RAL | 1024 [Ochre yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #3841B2 [Violet-Blue] |
| #B2A938 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #868686 |
| Desaturated | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A3A3A3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #B2A938 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B2A938 is #3841B2 which is called Violet-Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B2A938 color is offered by #3841B2. 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 #B2A938 are #7EB238 and #B26C38, called Green (RYB) and Dark Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B2A938 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 #B2A938 are #387EB2 (Steel Blue) and #6C38B2 (Grape). 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
#B2A938 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #38B2A9 (Keppel) and #A938B2 (Byzantine) along with #B2A938, 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 #B2A938 has #38B2A9 (Keppel), #3841B2 (Violet-Blue) and #B23841 (Medium Carmine). 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 #B2A938 contains #38B26C (Medium Sea Green), #3841B2 (Violet-Blue) and #B2387E (Fandango). 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 #B2A938 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B2A938 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 B2A938 Color
Tints
C1BA60- C9C374
- D1CB88
- D9D49C
- E0DDAF
- E8E5C3
- F0EED7
- F7F6EB
Tones
- A8A146
- A39D4E
- 9E9955
- 99955C
- 949063
- 8F8C6A
- 8A8872
- 858479
Shades
- 8E872D
- 7D7627
- 6B6522
- 59551C
- 474416
- 353311
- 24220B
- 121106
#B2A938 Color Patterns
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#B2A938 Gingham Checks
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#B2A938 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B2A938 Leaves Pattern
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#B2A938 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B2A938 Trellis Pattern
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#B2A938 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.
