#B9857F Hex Code
Color Name: Old Rose
What is hex #B9857F Color?
The color name of hex code #B9857F is Old Rose. The RGB values are (185, 133, 127) which means it is composed of
42% red, 30% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:28 Y:31 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9857F has a hue of 6°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #B9857F Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Rose |
| RGB Values | (185, 133, 127) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 28%, 31%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (6°, 31%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #467A80 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7613 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #7FB3B9 [Pewter Blue] |
| #B9857F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #949494 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #B9857F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9857F is #7FB3B9 which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9857F color is offered by #7FB3B9. 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 #B9857F are #B9A27F and #B97F96, called Pale Taupe and English Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9857F 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 #B9857F are #7FB9A2 (Green Sheen) and #7F96B9 (Weldon Blue). 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
#B9857F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7FB985 (Dark Sea Green) and #857FB9 (Ube) along with #B9857F, 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 #B9857F has #7FB985 (Dark Sea Green), #7FB3B9 (Pewter Blue) and #B97FB3 (Opera Mauve). 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 #B9857F contains #96B97F (Olivine), #7FB3B9 (Pewter Blue) and #A27FB9 (Lavender Purple). 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 #B9857F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9857F 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 B9857F Color
Tints
C79D99- CEAAA5
- D5B6B2
- DCC2BF
- E3CECC
- EADAD9
- F1E7E5
- F8F3F2
Tones
- AE847F
- A8847F
- A2837F
- 9D8380
- 978280
- 918280
- 8B8180
- 868180
Shades
- 946A66
- 825D59
- 6F504C
- 5D4340
- 4A3533
- 382826
- 251B19
- 130D0D
#B9857F Color Patterns
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#B9857F Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9857F Leaves Pattern
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#B9857F Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9857F Trellis Pattern
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#B9857F 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.
