#C6C8A5 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #C6C8A5 Color?
The color name of hex code #C6C8A5 is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (198, 200, 165) which means it is composed of
35% red, 36% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:18 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C6C8A5 has a hue of 63°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #C6C8A5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (198, 200, 165) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 18%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (63°, 18%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #39375A [Jacarta] |
| Closest Pantone® | 454 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #A7A5C8 [Blue Bell] |
| #C6C8A5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #C6C8A5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C6C8A5 is #A7A5C8 which is called Blue Bell. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C6C8A5 color is offered by #A7A5C8. 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 #C6C8A5 are #B5C8A5 and #C8B9A5, called Ash Gray and Dark Vanilla, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C6C8A5 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 #C6C8A5 are #A5B5C8 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #B9A5C8 (Lilac). 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
#C6C8A5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A5C6C8 (Pastel Blue) and #C8A5C6 (Lilac) along with #C6C8A5, 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 #C6C8A5 has #A5C6C8 (Pastel Blue), #A7A5C8 (Blue Bell) and #C8A7A5 (Silver Pink). 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 #C6C8A5 contains #A5C8B9 (Opal), #A7A5C8 (Blue Bell) and #C8A5B5 (Silver Pink). 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 #C6C8A5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C6C8A5 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 C6C8A5 Color
Tints
D1D3B7- D7D9C0
- DDDEC9
- E3E4D2
- E8E9DB
- EEEFE4
- F4F4ED
- F9FAF6
Tones
- B8BA9E
- B1B29A
- AAAB96
- A3A493
- 9C9D8F
- 95968B
- 8E8E87
- 878784
Shades
- 9EA084
- 8B8C74
- 777863
- 636453
- 4F5042
- 3B3C32
- 282821
- 141411
#C6C8A5 Color Patterns
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#C6C8A5 Gingham Checks
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#C6C8A5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C6C8A5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C6C8A5 Leaves Pattern
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#C6C8A5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C6C8A5 Trellis Pattern
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#C6C8A5 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.
