#D9D59C Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #D9D59C Color?
The color name of hex code #D9D59C is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (217, 213, 156) which means it is composed of
37% red, 36% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:28 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D9D59C has a hue of 56°, 28% 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 #D9D59C Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (217, 213, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 28%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (56°, 28%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #262A63 [Indigo (Rainbow)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 614 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #9CA0D9 [Blue Bell] |
| #D9D59C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C3C3C3 |
| Desaturated | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #D9D59C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D9D59C is #9CA0D9 which is called Blue Bell. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D9D59C color is offered by #9CA0D9. 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 #D9D59C are #BFD99C and #D9B79C, called Medium Spring Bud and Dark Vanilla, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D9D59C 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 #D9D59C are #9CBFD9 (Pale Cerulean) and #B79CD9 (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
#D9D59C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9CD9D5 (Pale Robin Egg Blue) and #D59CD9 (Medium Lavender Magenta) along with #D9D59C, 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 #D9D59C has #9CD9D5 (Pale Robin Egg Blue), #9CA0D9 (Blue Bell) and #D99CA0 (Parrot Pink). 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 #D9D59C contains #9CD9B7 (Turquoise Green), #9CA0D9 (Blue Bell) and #D99CBF (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 #D9D59C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D9D59C 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 D9D59C Color
Tints
E1DDB0- E4E2BA
- E8E6C4
- ECEACE
- F0EED7
- F4F2E1
- F7F7EB
- FBFBF5
Tones
- C7C496
- BEBC94
- B5B391
- ADAB8E
- A4A28B
- 9B9A88
- 929186
- 898983
Shades
- AEAA7D
- 98956D
- 82805E
- 6D6B4E
- 57553E
- 41402F
- 2B2B1F
- 161510
#D9D59C Color Patterns
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#D9D59C Gingham Checks
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#D9D59C Honeycomb Pattern
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#D9D59C Leaves Pattern
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#D9D59C Houndstooth Pattern
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#D9D59C Trellis Pattern
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#D9D59C 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.
