#F0BFAE Hex Code
Color Name: Desert Sand
What is hex #F0BFAE Color?
The color name of hex code #F0BFAE is Desert Sand. The RGB values are (240, 191, 174) which means it is composed of
40% red, 32% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:20 Y:28 K:6. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F0BFAE has a hue of 15°, 28% saturation and a brightness value of 94%.
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 #F0BFAE Color Codes
| Color Name | Desert Sand |
| RGB Values | (240, 191, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 20%, 28%, 6%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 28%, 94%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #0F4051 [Midnight Green (Eagle Green)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7520 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #AEDFF0 [Blizzard Blue] |
| #F0BFAE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CACACA |
| Desaturated | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #F0BFAE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F0BFAE is #AEDFF0 which is called Blizzard Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F0BFAE color is offered by #AEDFF0. 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 #F0BFAE are #F0E0AE and #F0AEBE, called Cookies And Cream and Metallic Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F0BFAE 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 #F0BFAE are #AEF0E0 (Pale Blue) and #AEBEF0 (Pale Cornflower Blue). 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
#F0BFAE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEF0BF (Magic Mint) and #BFAEF0 (Vodka) along with #F0BFAE, 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 #F0BFAE has #AEF0BF (Magic Mint), #AEDFF0 (Blizzard Blue) and #F0AEDF (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 #F0BFAE contains #BEF0AE (Menthol), #AEDFF0 (Blizzard Blue) and #E0AEF0 (Mauve). 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 #F0BFAE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F0BFAE 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 F0BFAE Color
Tints
F3CCBE- F5D2C6
- F6D9CE
- F8DFD7
- F9E5DF
- FBECE7
- FCF2EF
- FEF9F7
Tones
- DAB2A5
- CEACA0
- C3A69C
- B8A097
- AD9992
- A2938E
- 968D89
- 8B8685
Shades
- C0998B
- A8867A
- 907368
- 786057
- 604C46
- 483934
- 302623
- 181311
#F0BFAE Color Patterns
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#F0BFAE Gingham Checks
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#F0BFAE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#F0BFAE Polka Dots Pattern
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#F0BFAE Honeycomb Pattern
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#F0BFAE Leaves Pattern
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#F0BFAE Houndstooth Pattern
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#F0BFAE Trellis Pattern
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#F0BFAE Plaid Pattern
#F0BFAE 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.
