#E6C6BA Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #E6C6BA Color?
The color name of hex code #E6C6BA is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (230, 198, 186) which means it is composed of
37% red, 32% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:14 Y:19 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E6C6BA has a hue of 16°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
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 #E6C6BA Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (230, 198, 186) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 14%, 19%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 19%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #193945 [MSU Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 489 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #BADAE6 [Beau Blue] |
| #E6C6BA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CDCDCD |
| Desaturated | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #E6C6BA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E6C6BA is #BADAE6 which is called Beau Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E6C6BA color is offered by #BADAE6. 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 #E6C6BA are #E6DCBA and #E6BAC4, called Dutch White and Cameo Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E6C6BA 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 #E6C6BA are #BAE6DC (Powder Blue) and #BAC4E6 (Vodka). 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
#E6C6BA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BAE6C6 (Magic Mint) and #C6BAE6 (Vodka) along with #E6C6BA, 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 #E6C6BA has #BAE6C6 (Magic Mint), #BADAE6 (Beau Blue) and #E6BADA (Thistle (Crayola)). 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 #E6C6BA contains #C4E6BA (Tea Green), #BADAE6 (Beau Blue) and #DCBAE6 (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 #E6C6BA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E6C6BA 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 E6C6BA Color
Tints
EBD1C8- EED7CF
- F0DDD6
- F3E3DD
- F5E8E3
- F8EEEA
- FAF4F1
- FDF9F8
Tones
- D2B8AE
- C7B1A9
- BDAAA3
- B3A39D
- A99C97
- 9F9591
- 948E8C
- 8A8786
Shades
- B89E95
- A18B82
- 8A7770
- 73635D
- 5C4F4A
- 453B38
- 2E2825
- 171413
#E6C6BA Color Patterns
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#E6C6BA Gingham Checks
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#E6C6BA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E6C6BA Polka Dots Pattern
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#E6C6BA Honeycomb Pattern
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#E6C6BA Leaves Pattern
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#E6C6BA Houndstooth Pattern
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#E6C6BA Trellis Pattern
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#E6C6BA 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.
