#E6CEC5 Hex Code
Color Name: Dust Storm
What is hex #E6CEC5 Color?
The color name of hex code #E6CEC5 is Dust Storm. The RGB values are (230, 206, 197) which means it is composed of
36% red, 33% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:14 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E6CEC5 has a hue of 16°, 14% 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 #E6CEC5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dust Storm |
| RGB Values | (230, 206, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 14%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 14%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #19313A [Yankees Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 503 C |
| Closest RAL | 1013 [Oyster white] |
| Complementary Color | #C5DDE6 [Columbia Blue] |
| #E6CEC5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D3D3D3 |
| Desaturated | #D6D6D6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D4D4D4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Hex #E6CEC5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E6CEC5 is #C5DDE6 which is called Columbia Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E6CEC5 color is offered by #C5DDE6. 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 #E6CEC5 are #E6DFC5 and #E6C5CD, called Pearl and Dust Storm, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E6CEC5 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 #E6CEC5 are #C5E6DF (Columbia Blue) and #C5CDE6 (Periwinkle (Crayola)). 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
#E6CEC5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C5E6CE (Tea Green) and #CEC5E6 (Soap) along with #E6CEC5, 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 #E6CEC5 has #C5E6CE (Tea Green), #C5DDE6 (Columbia Blue) and #E6C5DD (Queen 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 #E6CEC5 contains #CDE6C5 (Tea Green), #C5DDE6 (Columbia Blue) and #DFC5E6 (Languid 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.
Hex #E6CEC5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E6CEC5 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 E6CEC5 Color
Tints
EBD8D1- EEDDD6
- F0E2DC
- F3E7E2
- F5EBE8
- F8F0EE
- FAF5F3
- FDFAF9
Tones
- D2BEB7
- C7B7B0
- BDAFA9
- B3A7A3
- A99F9C
- 9F9795
- 94908E
- 8A8887
Shades
- B8A59E
- A1908A
- 8A7C76
- 736763
- 5C524F
- 453E3B
- 2E2927
- 171514
#E6CEC5 Color Patterns
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#E6CEC5 Gingham Checks
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#E6CEC5 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E6CEC5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#E6CEC5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#E6CEC5 Leaves Pattern
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#E6CEC5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#E6CEC5 Trellis Pattern
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#E6CEC5 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.
