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Smokey Taupe (983) complementary or opposite color name and code (#CDC4B5)


Smokey Taupe (983)

#CDC4B5

RGB(205, 196, 181)

~Light Steel Blue

#B5BECD

RGB(181, 190, 205)




Invert color according to RYB color model



Equivalent RYB:

RYB(28, 62, 38)


RYB Invert Color:

RYB(227, 193, 217)




~ Color Name is not the exact match. ~Light Steel Blue is nearest matching color name to the HEX code #B5BECD

What is the contrasting color of Smokey Taupe (983) (HEX #CDC4B5)?

Color that best contrast with Smokey Taupe (983) (HEX #CDC4B5) is #B5BECD, nearest color name is ~Light Steel Blue.
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Smokey Taupe (983) (HEX #CDC4B5)?

Complementary or Opposite color for Smokey Taupe (983) (HEX #CDC4B5) is #B5BECD, nearest color name is ~Light Steel Blue.


~Light Steel Blue is nearest matching opposite color name to the HEX code #B5BECD. Check color information page to get ~Light Steel Blue color details.




Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


HEX #CDC4B5 - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: Smokey Taupe (983)
Hex Color Code: #CDC4B5
RGB Color Code: RGB(205, 196, 181)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.4%, 11.7%, 19.6%
Color Family (Hue): Gray

HEX #CDC4B5 Smokey Taupe (983) Paint Benjamin Moore - Color Code



HEX #B5BECD - Color codes, similar colors and paints


Color Name: ~Light Steel Blue
Hex Color Code: #B5BECD
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 190, 205)
CMYK Values*: 11.7%, 7.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%

HEX #B5BECD Color Name, Color Code, Palettes, Similar Paints, Images





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