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#DCCDB4 Hex Code

Color Name: Desert Sand

What is hex #DCCDB4 Color?

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The color name of hex code #DCCDB4 is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (220, 205, 180) which means it is composed of 36% red, 34% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:18 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCCDB4 has a hue of 38°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #DCCDB4 Color Codes

Color NameDesert Sand
RGB Values(220, 205, 180)
CMYK Values(0%, 7%, 18%, 14%)
HSV/HSB Values(38°, 18%, 86%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#23324B [Space Cadet]
Closest Pantone®482 C
Closest RAL1015 [Light ivory]
Complementary Color#B4C3DC [Light Steel Blue]
#DCCDB4 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#CACACA
Desaturated#C8C8C8
Weighted Average (Most Common)#CFCFCF
Weighted Average (Luma)#CECECE
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E1E1E1

Hex #DCCDB4 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DCCDB4. Complementary color is B4C3DC

Complementary Palette

The complement of #DCCDB4 is #B4C3DC which is called Light Steel Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DCCDB4 color is offered by #B4C3DC. 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.

DCCDB4 B4C3DC
Analogous color palette with (DCCDB4, D7DCB4 and DCB9B4)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #DCCDB4 are #D7DCB4 and #DCB9B4, called Pastel Gray and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCCDB4 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.

DCCDB4 D7DCB4 DCB9B4
Split Complementary color palette with (DCCDB4, B4D7DC and B9B4DC)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #DCCDB4 are #B4D7DC (Light Blue) and #B9B4DC (Maximum Blue 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.

DCCDB4 B4D7DC B9B4DC
Triadic color palette with (DCCDB4, B4DCCD and CDB4DC)

Triadic Palette

#DCCDB4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B4DCCD (Jet Stream) and #CDB4DC (Pink Lavender) along with #DCCDB4, 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.

DCCDB4 B4DCCD CDB4DC
Tetradic color palette with (DCCDB4, B4DCCD, B4C3DC and DCB4C3)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #DCCDB4 has #B4DCCD (Jet Stream), #B4C3DC (Light Steel Blue) and #DCB4C3 (Pink Lavender). 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.

DCCDB4 B4DCCD B4C3DC DCB4C3
Square color palette with (DCCDB4, B4DCB9, B4C3DC and DCB4D7)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #DCCDB4 contains #B4DCB9 (Celadon), #B4C3DC (Light Steel Blue) and #DCB4D7 (Pink Lavender). 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.

DCCDB4 B4DCB9 B4C3DC DCB4D7
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Hex #DCCDB4 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #DCCDB4 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.

DCCDB4 C8DCB4 B4DCC2 B4D4DC B6B4DC D9B4DC DCB4BD

Tints, Tones & Shades of DCCDB4 Color

Tints

  • Transparent E3D7C3E3D7C3
  • Transparent E7DCCBE7DCCB
  • Transparent EAE1D2EAE1D2
  • Transparent EEE6DAEEE6DA
  • Transparent F1EBE1F1EBE1
  • Transparent F5F0E9F5F0E9
  • Transparent F8F5F0F8F5F0
  • Transparent FCFAF8FCFAF8

Tones

  • Transparent CABEAACABEAA
  • Transparent C0B6A4C0B6A4
  • Transparent B7AE9FB7AE9F
  • Transparent AEA79AAEA79A
  • Transparent A59F95A59F95
  • Transparent 9C97909C9790
  • Transparent 928F8A928F8A
  • Transparent 898885898885

Shades

  • Transparent B0A490B0A490
  • Transparent 9A907E9A907E
  • Transparent 847B6C847B6C
  • Transparent 6E675A6E675A
  • Transparent 585248585248
  • Transparent 423E36423E36
  • Transparent 2C29242C2924
  • Transparent 161512161512

#DCCDB4 Color Patterns

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    #DCCDB4 Gingham Checks

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    #DCCDB4 Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #DCCDB4 Polka Dots Pattern

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    #DCCDB4 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #DCCDB4 Leaves Pattern

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    #DCCDB4 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #DCCDB4 Trellis Pattern

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    #DCCDB4 Plaid Pattern


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