#D9CAC4 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Gray
What is hex #D9CAC4 Color?
The color name of hex code #D9CAC4 is Pastel Gray. The RGB values are (217, 202, 196) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:10 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D9CAC4 has a hue of 17°, 10% 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 #D9CAC4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Gray |
| RGB Values | (217, 202, 196) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 10%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (17°, 10%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #26353B [Gunmetal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7632 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #C4D3D9 [Columbia Blue] |
| #D9CAC4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CDCDCD |
| Desaturated | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #D9CAC4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D9CAC4 is #C4D3D9 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 #D9CAC4 color is offered by #C4D3D9. 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 #D9CAC4 are #D9D5C4 and #D9C4C9, called Pastel Gray and Dust Storm, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D9CAC4 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 #D9CAC4 are #C4D9D5 (Columbia Blue) and #C4C9D9 (Light Periwinkle). 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
#D9CAC4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C4D9CA (Jet Stream) and #CAC4D9 (Lavender Gray) along with #D9CAC4, 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 #D9CAC4 has #C4D9CA (Jet Stream), #C4D3D9 (Columbia Blue) and #D9C4D3 (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 #D9CAC4 contains #C9D9C4 (Pastel Gray), #C4D3D9 (Columbia Blue) and #D5C4D9 (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 #D9CAC4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D9CAC4 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 D9CAC4 Color
Tints
E1D5D0- E4DAD6
- E8DFDC
- ECE5E2
- F0EAE7
- F4EFED
- F7F4F3
- FBFAF9
Tones
- C7BBB6
- BEB4B0
- B5ACA9
- ADA5A2
- A49E9B
- 9B9694
- 928F8E
- 898787
Shades
- AEA29D
- 988D89
- 827976
- 6D6562
- 57514E
- 413D3B
- 2B2827
- 161414
#D9CAC4 Color Patterns
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#D9CAC4 Gingham Checks
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#D9CAC4 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D9CAC4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D9CAC4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D9CAC4 Leaves Pattern
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#D9CAC4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D9CAC4 Trellis Pattern
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#D9CAC4 Plaid Pattern
#D9CAC4 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
