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Puce Color

HEX #53322E / RGB (83, 50, 46)

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What is Puce Color?

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Puce has the hex code #53322E. The equivalent RGB values are (83, 50, 46), which means it is composed of 46% red, 28% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:40 Y:45 K:68. In the HSV/HSB scale, Puce has a hue of 6°, 45% saturation and a brightness value of 33%.
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.

Considered by some the original Puce color (probably because the name itself comes from the French word for the flea), this deep brown color is representative of the stains left on bedsheets by flea droppings or after they have fed on blood and have been crushed. The color is not included in the web colors list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, puce can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Puce Color Codes

Hex Code#53322E
RGB Values(83, 50, 46)
CMYK Values(0%, 40%, 45%, 68%)
HSV/HSB Values(6°, 45%, 33%)
Closest Web Safe#663333
Inverse Color#ACCDD1 [Pastel Blue]
Closest Pantone®497 C
Closest RAL8028 [Terra brown]
Complementary Color#2E4F53 [Dark Slate Gray]
Puce Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#3C3C3C
Desaturated#414141
Weighted Average (Most Common)#3B3B3B
Weighted Average (Luma)#393939
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#7D7D7D

Puce Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 53322E. Complementary color is 2E4F53

Complementary Palette

The complement of Puce is Dark Slate Gray with the hex code #2E4F53. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #53322E color is offered by #2E4F53. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (53322E, 53452E and 532E3D)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Puce (#53322E) are Liver Chestnut (Horses) (#53452E) and Dark Puce (#532E3D). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Puce with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (53322E, 2E5345 and 2E3D53)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Puce (#53322E) are #2E5345 (Dark Slate Gray) and #2E3D53 (Charcoal). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (53322E, 2E5332 and 322E53)

Triadic Palette

Puce triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2E5332 (Mughal Green) and #322E53 (Jacarta) along with #53322E create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (53322E, 2E5332, 2E4F53 and 532E4F)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Puce has four colors - #2E5332 (Mughal Green), #2E4F53 (Dark Slate Gray) and #532E4F (Japanese Violet) in addition to the base color (#53322E). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (53322E, 3D532E, 2E4F53 and 452E53)

Square Palette

Puce square color palette has #3D532E (Rifle Green), #2E4F53 (Dark Slate Gray) and #452E53 (Jacarta). 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.

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Rainbow color

Puce Color Rainbow Palette

Our Puce rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of Puce Color

Tints

  • Transparent 755B58755B58
  • Transparent 87706D87706D
  • Transparent 988482988482
  • Transparent A99997A99997
  • Transparent BAADABBAADAB
  • Transparent CBC2C0CBC2C0
  • Transparent DDD6D5DDD6D5
  • Transparent EEEBEAEEEBEA

Tones

  • Transparent 5C423E5C423E
  • Transparent 614947614947
  • Transparent 65514F65514F
  • Transparent 6A59576A5957
  • Transparent 6E615F6E615F
  • Transparent 736967736967
  • Transparent 777070777070
  • Transparent 7C78787C7878

Shades

  • Transparent 422825422825
  • Transparent 3A23203A2320
  • Transparent 321E1C321E1C
  • Transparent 2A19172A1917
  • Transparent 211412211412
  • Transparent 190F0E190F0E
  • Transparent 110A09110A09
  • Transparent 080505080505

Puce Color Patterns

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    Puce Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Puce Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Puce Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Puce Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Puce Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Puce Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Puce Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Puce Plaid Pattern


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