What is Gray CMYK Color?
Gray in the CMYK color model has the values (0, 0, 0, 50) which means it has 50 of black and 0 of cyan, magenta and yellow. The closest hex code of the color is #939598 with RGB equivalent values (147, 149, 152). The CMYK system is the backbone of the color printing technology found in both large industrial and small desktop printers. Colors are created using only four inks - cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y) and black (K).
NOTE: The gray (CMYK) hex color code mentioned on this page is just an approximation. CMYK model is for print media while hexadecimal color codes and the equivalent RGB values are for screen. The two can seldom be converted correctly.
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Gray CMYK Color Codes
Hex Code | #939598 |
RGB Values | (147, 149, 152) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 0%, 50%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (216°, 3%, 60%) |
Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
Inverse Color | #6C6A67 [Dim Gray] |
Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 7 C |
Closest RAL | 7045 [Telegrey 1] |
Complementary Color | #989693 [Spanish Gray] |
Gray CMYK Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #959595 |
Desaturated | #969696 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #959595 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C2C2C2 |
Gray CMYK Color Palettes
Gray CMYK is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.Complementary Palette
The complement of Gray CMYK is Spanish Gray with the hex code #989693. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #939598 color is offered by #989693. 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 Gray CMYK (#939598) are Spanish Gray (#949398) and Spanish Gray (#939898). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Gray CMYK 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Gray CMYK (#939598) are #989493 (Spanish Gray) and #989893 (Spanish Gray). 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
Gray CMYK triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #989395 (Spanish Gray) and #959893 (Spanish Gray) along with #939598 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 Gray CMYK has four colors - #989395 (Spanish Gray), #989693 (Spanish Gray) and #939896 (Spanish Gray) in addition to the base color (#939598). 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.
Square Palette
Gray CMYK square color palette has #989398 (Spanish Gray), #989693 (Spanish Gray) and #939894 (Spanish Gray). 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.
Gray CMYK Color Rainbow Palette
Our Gray CMYK 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of Gray CMYK Color
Tints
- A9AAAD
- B3B5B7
- BEBFC1
- C9CACC
- D4D5D6
- DFDFE0
- E9EAEA
- F4F4F5
Tones
- 8F9193
- 8D8F91
- 8B8D8E
- 8A8B8C
- 88888A
- 868687
- 848485
- 828282
Shades
- 76777A
- 67686A
- 58595B
- 4A4B4C
- 3B3C3D
- 2C2D2E
- 1D1E1E
- 0F0F0F
Gray CMYK Color Interior Ideas
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