#D9C2CB Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #D9C2CB Color?
The color name of hex code #D9C2CB is Thistle. The RGB values are (217, 194, 203) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:11 Y:7 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D9C2CB has a hue of 337°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #D9C2CB Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (217, 194, 203) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 11%, 7%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (337°, 11%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #263D34 [Outer Space (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5165 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #C2D9D0 [Jet Stream] |
| #D9C2CB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CDCDCD |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #D9C2CB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D9C2CB is #C2D9D0 which is called Jet Stream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D9C2CB color is offered by #C2D9D0. 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 #D9C2CB are #D9C5C2 and #D9C2D7, called Pastel Gray and Thistle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D9C2CB 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 #D9C2CB are #C2D9C5 (Jet Stream) and #C2D7D9 (Columbia 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
#D9C2CB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CBD9C2 (Pastel Gray) and #C2CBD9 (Light Periwinkle) along with #D9C2CB, 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 #D9C2CB has #CBD9C2 (Pastel Gray), #C2D9D0 (Jet Stream) and #D0C2D9 (Thistle). 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 #D9C2CB contains #D7D9C2 (Pastel Gray), #C2D9D0 (Jet Stream) and #C5C2D9 (Lavender Gray). 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 #D9C2CB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D9C2CB 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 D9C2CB Color
Tints
E1CED5- E4D4DB
- E8DAE0
- ECE1E5
- F0E7EA
- F4EDEF
- F7F3F5
- FBF9FA
Tones
- C7B5BC
- BEAEB5
- B5A8AD
- ADA1A6
- A49A9E
- 9B9497
- 928D8F
- 898788
Shades
- AE9BA2
- 98888E
- 82747A
- 6D6166
- 574E51
- 413A3D
- 2B2729
- 161314
#D9C2CB Color Patterns
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#D9C2CB Gingham Checks
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#D9C2CB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D9C2CB Polka Dots Pattern
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#D9C2CB Honeycomb Pattern
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#D9C2CB Leaves Pattern
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#D9C2CB Houndstooth Pattern
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#D9C2CB Trellis Pattern
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#D9C2CB Plaid Pattern
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