#B36C53 Hex Code
Color Name: Brown Sugar
What is hex #B36C53 Color?
The color name of hex code #B36C53 is Brown Sugar. The RGB values are (179, 108, 83) which means it is composed of
48% red, 29% green and 22% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:40 Y:54 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B36C53 has a hue of 16°, 54% 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 #B36C53 Color Codes
| Color Name | Brown Sugar |
| RGB Values | (179, 108, 83) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 40%, 54%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 54%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC6666 |
| Inverse Color | #4C93AC [Cyan Azure] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7522 C |
| Closest RAL | 1011 [Brown beige] |
| Complementary Color | #539AB3 [Silver Lake Blue] |
| #B36C53 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7B7B7B |
| Desaturated | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7F7F7F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B1B1B1 |
Hex #B36C53 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B36C53 is #539AB3 which is called Silver Lake Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B36C53 color is offered by #539AB3. 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 #B36C53 are #B39C53 and #B3536A, called Bronze (Metallic) and China Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B36C53 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 #B36C53 are #53B39C (Ocean Green) and #536AB3 (Blue Yonder). 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
#B36C53 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #53B36C (Forest Green (Crayola)) and #6C53B3 (Royal Purple) along with #B36C53, 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 #B36C53 has #53B36C (Forest Green (Crayola)), #539AB3 (Silver Lake Blue) and #B3539A (Rose Quartz Pink). 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 #B36C53 contains #6AB353 (Apple), #539AB3 (Silver Lake Blue) and #9C53B3 (Purple Plum). 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 #B36C53 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B36C53 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 B36C53 Color
Tints
C28975- CA9887
- D1A798
- D9B6A9
- E1C4BA
- E8D3CB
- F0E2DD
- F7F0EE
Tones
- A9705C
- A47261
- 9F7465
- 9A766A
- 94786E
- 8F7A73
- 8A7C77
- 857E7C
Shades
- 8F5642
- 7D4C3A
- 6B4132
- 5A362A
- 482B21
- 362019
- 241611
- 120B08
#B36C53 Color Patterns
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#B36C53 Gingham Checks
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#B36C53 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B36C53 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B36C53 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B36C53 Leaves Pattern
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#B36C53 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B36C53 Trellis Pattern
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#B36C53 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.
