#DFCAA6 Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #DFCAA6 Color?
The color name of hex code #DFCAA6 is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (223, 202, 166) which means it is composed of
38% red, 34% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:26 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFCAA6 has a hue of 38°, 26% 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 #DFCAA6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (223, 202, 166) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 26%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (38°, 26%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #203559 [Space Cadet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 468 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #A6BBDF [Light Steel Blue] |
| #DFCAA6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #DFCAA6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFCAA6 is #A6BBDF 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 #DFCAA6 color is offered by #A6BBDF. 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 #DFCAA6 are #D8DFA6 and #DFAEA6, called Pale Goldenrod and Pale Chestnut, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFCAA6 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 #DFCAA6 are #A6D8DF (Crystal) and #AEA6DF (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.
Triadic Palette
#DFCAA6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A6DFCA (Sea Foam Green) and #CAA6DF (Tropical Violet) along with #DFCAA6, 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 #DFCAA6 has #A6DFCA (Sea Foam Green), #A6BBDF (Light Steel Blue) and #DFA6BB (Kobi). 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 #DFCAA6 contains #A6DFAE (Celadon), #A6BBDF (Light Steel Blue) and #DFA6D8 (Light 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 #DFCAA6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFCAA6 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 DFCAA6 Color
Tints
E5D5B8- E9DAC1
- ECDFCA
- EFE5D3
- F2EADB
- F5EFE4
- F9F4ED
- FCFAF6
Tones
- CCBB9E
- C3B49B
- B9AC97
- B0A593
- A69E8F
- 9D968B
- 938F88
- 8A8784
Shades
- B2A285
- 9C8D74
- 867964
- 706553
- 595142
- 433D32
- 2D2821
- 161411
#DFCAA6 Color Patterns
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#DFCAA6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFCAA6 Leaves Pattern
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#DFCAA6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFCAA6 Trellis Pattern
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#DFCAA6 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.
