#B3816F Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #B3816F Color?
The color name of hex code #B3816F is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (179, 129, 111) which means it is composed of
43% red, 31% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:28 Y:38 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3816F has a hue of 16°, 38% 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 #B3816F Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (179, 129, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 28%, 38%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 38%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #4C7E90 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 479 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6FA1B3 [Crystal Blue] |
| #B3816F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8C8C8C |
| Desaturated | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #B3816F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3816F is #6FA1B3 which is called Crystal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3816F color is offered by #6FA1B3. 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 #B3816F are #B3A36F and #B36F7F, called Camel and Turkish Rose, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3816F 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 #B3816F are #6FB3A3 (Green Sheen) and #6F7FB3 (Glaucous). 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
#B3816F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6FB381 (Iguana Green) and #816FB3 (Middle Blue Purple) along with #B3816F, 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 #B3816F has #6FB381 (Iguana Green), #6FA1B3 (Crystal Blue) and #B36FA1 (Pearly Purple). 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 #B3816F contains #7FB36F (Asparagus), #6FA1B3 (Crystal Blue) and #A36FB3 (Purple Mountain Majesty). 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 #B3816F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3816F 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 B3816F Color
Tints
C29A8C- CAA79A
- D1B3A9
- D9C0B7
- E1CDC5
- E8D9D4
- F0E6E2
- F7F2F1
Tones
- A98172
- A48174
- 9F8176
- 9A8178
- 948079
- 8F807B
- 8A807D
- 85807E
Shades
- 8F6759
- 7D5A4E
- 6B4D43
- 5A4138
- 48342C
- 362721
- 241A16
- 120D0B
#B3816F Color Patterns
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#B3816F Gingham Checks
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#B3816F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B3816F Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3816F Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3816F Leaves Pattern
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#B3816F Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3816F Trellis Pattern
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#B3816F Plaid Pattern
#B3816F 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.