#D9CAA1 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #D9CAA1 Color?
The color name of hex code #D9CAA1 is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (217, 202, 161) which means it is composed of
37% red, 35% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:26 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D9CAA1 has a hue of 44°, 26% 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 #D9CAA1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (217, 202, 161) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 26%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (44°, 26%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #26355E [Indigo (Rainbow)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7501 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #A1B0D9 [Wild Blue Yonder] |
| #D9CAA1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #D9CAA1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D9CAA1 is #A1B0D9 which is called Wild Blue Yonder. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D9CAA1 color is offered by #A1B0D9. 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 #D9CAA1 are #CCD9A1 and #D9AEA1, called Medium Spring Bud and Pastel Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D9CAA1 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 #D9CAA1 are #A1CCD9 (Pale Cerulean) and #AEA1D9 (Light Pastel Purple). 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
#D9CAA1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A1D9CA (Pale Robin Egg Blue) and #CAA1D9 (Wisteria) along with #D9CAA1, 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 #D9CAA1 has #A1D9CA (Pale Robin Egg Blue), #A1B0D9 (Wild Blue Yonder) and #D9A1B0 (Pale Chestnut). 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 #D9CAA1 contains #A1D9AE (Turquoise Green), #A1B0D9 (Wild Blue Yonder) and #D9A1CC (Light Medium Orchid). 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 #D9CAA1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D9CAA1 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 D9CAA1 Color
Tints
E1D5B4- E4DABD
- E8DFC7
- ECE5D0
- F0EAD9
- F4EFE3
- F7F4EC
- FBFAF6
Tones
- C7BB9A
- BEB497
- B5AC94
- ADA591
- A49E8D
- 9B968A
- 928F87
- 898783
Shades
- AEA281
- 988D71
- 827961
- 6D6551
- 575140
- 413D30
- 2B2820
- 161410
#D9CAA1 Color Patterns
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#D9CAA1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D9CAA1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D9CAA1 Trellis Pattern
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#D9CAA1 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.
