#C3889F Hex Code
Color Name: Puce
What is hex #C3889F Color?
The color name of hex code #C3889F is Puce. The RGB values are (195, 136, 159) which means it is composed of
40% red, 28% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:30 Y:19 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C3889F has a hue of 337°, 30% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #C3889F Color Codes
| Color Name | Puce |
| RGB Values | (195, 136, 159) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 30%, 19%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (337°, 30%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #3C7760 [Amazon] |
| Closest Pantone® | 687 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #88C3AC [Eton Blue] |
| #C3889F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A3A3A3 |
| Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C3C3C3 |
Hex #C3889F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C3889F is #88C3AC which is called Eton Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C3889F color is offered by #88C3AC. 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 #C3889F are #C38F88 and #C388BD, called Rosy Brown and African Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C3889F 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 #C3889F are #88C38F (Dark Sea Green) and #88BDC3 (Dark Sky 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
#C3889F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9FC388 (Dark Sea Green) and #889FC3 (Pewter Blue) along with #C3889F, 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 #C3889F has #9FC388 (Dark Sea Green), #88C3AC (Eton Blue) and #AC88C3 (African Violet). 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 #C3889F contains #BDC388 (Sage), #88C3AC (Eton Blue) and #8F88C3 (Ube). 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 #C3889F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C3889F 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 C3889F Color
Tints
CFA0B2- D5ACBC
- DBB8C5
- E1C4CF
- E7CFD9
- EDDBE2
- F3E7EC
- F9F3F5
Tones
- B68699
- AF8696
- A88593
- A28490
- 9B838C
- 948289
- 8D8286
- 878183
Shades
- 9C6D7F
- 895F6F
- 75525F
- 624450
- 4E3640
- 3B2930
- 271B20
- 140E10
#C3889F Color Patterns
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#C3889F Gingham Checks
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#C3889F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C3889F Polka Dots Pattern
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#C3889F Honeycomb Pattern
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#C3889F Leaves Pattern
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#C3889F Houndstooth Pattern
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#C3889F Trellis Pattern
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#C3889F 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.
