#CA9887 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Taupe
What is hex #CA9887 Color?
The color name of hex code #CA9887 is Pale Taupe. The RGB values are (202, 152, 135) which means it is composed of
41% red, 31% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:25 Y:33 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CA9887 has a hue of 15°, 33% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #CA9887 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Taupe |
| RGB Values | (202, 152, 135) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 25%, 33%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 33%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #356778 [Ming] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7612 C |
| Closest RAL | 1001 [Beige] |
| Complementary Color | #87B9CA [Dark Sky Blue] |
| #CA9887 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A3A3A3 |
| Desaturated | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C9C9C9 |
Hex #CA9887 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CA9887 is #87B9CA which is called Dark Sky Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CA9887 color is offered by #87B9CA. 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 #CA9887 are #CABA87 and #CA8798, called Tan and Puce, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CA9887 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 #CA9887 are #87CABA (Pearl Aqua) and #8798CA (Ceil). 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
#CA9887 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #87CA98 (Eton Blue) and #9887CA (Ube) along with #CA9887, 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 #CA9887 has #87CA98 (Eton Blue), #87B9CA (Dark Sky Blue) and #CA87B9 (Middle 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 #CA9887 contains #98CA87 (Dark Sea Green), #87B9CA (Dark Sky Blue) and #BA87CA (African Violet). 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 #CA9887 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CA9887 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 CA9887 Color
Tints
D5AD9F- DAB7AB
- DFC1B7
- E5CCC3
- EAD6CF
- EFE0DB
- F4EAE7
- FAF5F3
Tones
- BB9386
- B49185
- AC8E84
- A58C84
- 9E8A83
- 968782
- 8F8581
- 878281
Shades
- A27A6C
- 8D6A5F
- 795B51
- 654C44
- 513D36
- 3D2E29
- 281E1B
- 140F0E
#CA9887 Color Patterns
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#CA9887 Gingham Checks
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#CA9887 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CA9887 Leaves Pattern
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#CA9887 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CA9887 Trellis Pattern
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#CA9887 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.
