#D9C5BE Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Gray
What is hex #D9C5BE Color?
The color name of hex code #D9C5BE is Pastel Gray. The RGB values are (217, 197, 190) which means it is composed of
36% red, 33% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:12 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D9C5BE has a hue of 16°, 12% 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 #D9C5BE Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Gray |
| RGB Values | (217, 197, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 12%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 12%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #263A41 [Outer Space (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4755 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #BED2D9 [Columbia Blue] |
| #D9C5BE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C9C9C9 |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #D9C5BE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D9C5BE is #BED2D9 which is called Columbia Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D9C5BE color is offered by #BED2D9. 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 #D9C5BE are #D9D3BE and #D9BEC5, called Pastel Gray and Pink Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D9C5BE 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 #D9C5BE are #BED9D3 (Jet Stream) and #BEC5D9 (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
#D9C5BE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BED9C5 (Jet Stream) and #C5BED9 (Lavender Gray) along with #D9C5BE, 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 #D9C5BE has #BED9C5 (Jet Stream), #BED2D9 (Columbia Blue) and #D9BED2 (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 #D9C5BE contains #C5D9BE (Pastel Gray), #BED2D9 (Columbia Blue) and #D3BED9 (Thistle). 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 #D9C5BE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D9C5BE 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 D9C5BE Color
Tints
E1D1CB- E4D6D2
- E8DCD8
- ECE2DF
- F0E8E5
- F4EEEC
- F7F3F2
- FBF9F9
Tones
- C7B7B2
- BEB0AB
- B5A9A5
- ADA39F
- A49C99
- 9B9593
- 928E8C
- 898786
Shades
- AE9E98
- 988A85
- 827672
- 6D635F
- 574F4C
- 413B39
- 2B2726
- 161413
#D9C5BE Color Patterns
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#D9C5BE Gingham Checks
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#D9C5BE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D9C5BE Polka Dots Pattern
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#D9C5BE Honeycomb Pattern
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#D9C5BE Leaves Pattern
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#D9C5BE Houndstooth Pattern
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#D9C5BE Trellis Pattern
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#D9C5BE 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.
