#DCBCDE Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #DCBCDE Color?
The color name of hex code #DCBCDE is Thistle. The RGB values are (220, 188, 222) which means it is composed of
35% red, 30% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:15 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCBCDE has a hue of 296°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #DCBCDE Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (220, 188, 222) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 15%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (296°, 15%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #234321 [Cal Poly Pomona Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 256 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #BEDEBC [Jet Stream] |
| #DCBCDE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D2D2D2 |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #DCBCDE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCBCDE is #BEDEBC 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 #DCBCDE color is offered by #BEDEBC. 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 #DCBCDE are #DEBCCF and #CBBCDE, called Thistle and Thistle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCBCDE 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 #DCBCDE are #CFDEBC (Pastel Gray) and #BCDECB (Jet Stream). 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
#DCBCDE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DEDCBC (Bone) and #BCDEDC (Columbia Blue) along with #DCBCDE, 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 #DCBCDE has #DEDCBC (Bone), #BEDEBC (Jet Stream) and #BCBEDE (Light Steel Blue). 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 #DCBCDE contains #DECBBC (Dust Storm), #BEDEBC (Jet Stream) and #BCCFDE (Beau Blue). 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 #DCBCDE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCBCDE 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 DCBCDE Color
Tints
E3C9E5- E7D0E8
- EAD7EB
- EEDEEF
- F1E4F2
- F5EBF5
- F8F2F8
- FCF8FC
Tones
- CAB0CB
- C0AAC2
- B7A4B8
- AE9EAF
- A598A6
- 9C929C
- 928C93
- 898689
Shades
- B096B2
- 9A849B
- 847185
- 6E5E6F
- 584B59
- 423843
- 2C262C
- 161316
#DCBCDE Color Patterns
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#DCBCDE Gingham Checks
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#DCBCDE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DCBCDE Polka Dots Pattern
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#DCBCDE Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCBCDE Leaves Pattern
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#DCBCDE Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCBCDE Trellis Pattern
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#DCBCDE Plaid Pattern
#DCBCDE 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.
