#B99C9C Hex Code
Color Name: Tuscany
What is hex #B99C9C Color?
The color name of hex code #B99C9C is Tuscany. The RGB values are (185, 156, 156) which means it is composed of
37% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:16 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B99C9C has a hue of 0°, 16% 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 #B99C9C Color Codes
| Color Name | Tuscany |
| RGB Values | (185, 156, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 16%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 16%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #466363 [Deep Space Sparkle] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7529 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9CB9B9 [Opal] |
| #B99C9C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A6A6A6 |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #B99C9C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B99C9C is #9CB9B9 which is called Opal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B99C9C color is offered by #9CB9B9. 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 #B99C9C are #B9AB9C and #B99CAB, called Khaki (HTML/CSS) and Lilac Luster, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B99C9C 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 #B99C9C are #9CB9AB (Cambridge Blue) and #9CABB9 (Cadet Grey). 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
#B99C9C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9CB99C (Laurel Green) and #9C9CB9 (Cadet Grey) along with #B99C9C, 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 #B99C9C has #9CB99C (Laurel Green), #9CB9B9 (Opal) and #B99CB9 (Pastel 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 #B99C9C contains #ABB99C (Laurel Green), #9CB9B9 (Opal) and #AB9CB9 (Pastel 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 #B99C9C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B99C9C 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 B99C9C Color
Tints
C7B0B0- CEBABA
- D5C4C4
- DCCECE
- E3D7D7
- EAE1E1
- F1EBEB
- F8F5F5
Tones
- AE9696
- A89494
- A29191
- 9D8E8E
- 978B8B
- 918888
- 8B8686
- 868383
Shades
- 947D7D
- 826D6D
- 6F5E5E
- 5D4E4E
- 4A3E3E
- 382F2F
- 251F1F
- 131010
#B99C9C Color Patterns
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#B99C9C Gingham Checks
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#B99C9C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B99C9C Polka Dots Pattern
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#B99C9C Honeycomb Pattern
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#B99C9C Leaves Pattern
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#B99C9C Houndstooth Pattern
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#B99C9C Trellis Pattern
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#B99C9C Plaid Pattern
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