#D6CBB9 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Gray
What is hex #D6CBB9 Color?
The color name of hex code #D6CBB9 is Pastel Gray. The RGB values are (214, 203, 185) which means it is composed of
36% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:14 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D6CBB9 has a hue of 37°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #D6CBB9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Gray |
| RGB Values | (214, 203, 185) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 14%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (37°, 14%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #293446 [Gunmetal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7534 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #B9C4D6 [Light Steel Blue] |
| #D6CBB9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C9C9C9 |
| Desaturated | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #D6CBB9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D6CBB9 is #B9C4D6 which is called Light Steel Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D6CBB9 color is offered by #B9C4D6. 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 #D6CBB9 are #D3D6B9 and #D6BDB9, called Pastel Gray and Pale Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D6CBB9 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 #D6CBB9 are #B9D3D6 (Jet Stream) and #BDB9D6 (Lavender Gray). 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
#D6CBB9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B9D6CB (Jet Stream) and #CBB9D6 (Lavender Gray) along with #D6CBB9, 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 #D6CBB9 has #B9D6CB (Jet Stream), #B9C4D6 (Light Steel Blue) and #D6B9C4 (Pink Lavender). 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 #D6CBB9 contains #B9D6BD (Jet Stream), #B9C4D6 (Light Steel Blue) and #D6B9D3 (Pink Lavender). 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 #D6CBB9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D6CBB9 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 D6CBB9 Color
Tints
DED5C7- E2DBCE
- E6E0D5
- EBE5DC
- EFEAE3
- F3EFEA
- F7F5F1
- FBFAF8
Tones
- C5BCAE
- BCB5A8
- B4ADA2
- ABA69D
- A29E97
- 9A9791
- 918F8B
- 898886
Shades
- ABA294
- 968E82
- 807A6F
- 6B665D
- 56514A
- 403D38
- 2B2925
- 151413
#D6CBB9 Color Patterns
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#D6CBB9 Gingham Checks
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#D6CBB9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D6CBB9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D6CBB9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D6CBB9 Leaves Pattern
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#D6CBB9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D6CBB9 Trellis Pattern
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#D6CBB9 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.
