#B89B40 Hex Code
Color Name: Brass
What is hex #B89B40 Color?
The color name of hex code #B89B40 is Brass. The RGB values are (184, 155, 64) which means it is composed of
46% red, 38% green and 16% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:65 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B89B40 has a hue of 46°, 65% saturation and a brightness value of 72%.
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 #B89B40 Color Codes
| Color Name | Brass |
| RGB Values | (184, 155, 64) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 65%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 65%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9933 |
| Inverse Color | #4764BF [Han Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 618 C |
| Closest RAL | 1024 [Ochre yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #405DB8 [Violet-Blue] |
| #B89B40 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #868686 |
| Desaturated | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C6C6C6 |
Hex #B89B40 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B89B40 is #405DB8 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 #B89B40 color is offered by #405DB8. 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 #B89B40 are #99B840 and #B85F40, called Android Green and Brown (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B89B40 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 #B89B40 are #4099B8 (Moonstone) and #5F40B8 (Plump 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
#B89B40 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #40B89B (Keppel) and #9B40B8 (Purple Plum) along with #B89B40, 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 #B89B40 has #40B89B (Keppel), #405DB8 (Violet-Blue) and #B8405D (Irresistible). 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 #B89B40 contains #40B85F (Medium Sea Green), #405DB8 (Violet-Blue) and #B84099 (Red-Violet (Crayola)). 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 #B89B40 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B89B40 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 B89B40 Color
Tints
C6AF66- CDB979
- D4C38C
- DCCDA0
- E3D7B3
- EAE1C6
- F1EBD9
- F8F5EC
Tones
- AD964D
- A79353
- A2905A
- 9C8E60
- 968B66
- 91886D
- 8B8573
- 86837A
Shades
- 937C33
- 816D2D
- 6E5D26
- 5C4E20
- 4A3E1A
- 372F13
- 251F0D
- 121006
#B89B40 Color Patterns
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#B89B40 Gingham Checks
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#B89B40 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B89B40 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.
