#C1C5BF Hex Code
Color Name: Argent
What is hex #C1C5BF Color?
The color name of hex code #C1C5BF is Argent. The RGB values are (193, 197, 191) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:3 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C1C5BF has a hue of 100°, 3% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #C1C5BF Color Codes
| Color Name | Argent |
| RGB Values | (193, 197, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 3%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (100°, 3%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3E3A40 [Black Olive] |
| Closest Pantone® | 441 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C3BFC5 [Silver Sand] |
| #C1C5BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C2C2C2 |
| Desaturated | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #C1C5BF Color Palettes
C1C5BF is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C1C5BF is #C3BFC5 which is called Silver Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C1C5BF color is offered by #C3BFC5. 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 #C1C5BF are #BFC5C0 and #C4C5BF, called Silver Sand and Argent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C1C5BF 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 #C1C5BF are #C0BFC5 (Silver Sand) and #C5BFC4 (Argent). 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
#C1C5BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFC1C5 (Silver Sand) and #C5BFC1 (Argent) along with #C1C5BF, 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 #C1C5BF has #BFC1C5 (Silver Sand), #C3BFC5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C3BF (Argent). 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 #C1C5BF contains #BFC4C5 (Silver Sand), #C3BFC5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C0BF (Argent). 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 #C1C5BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C1C5BF 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 C1C5BF Color
Tints
CDD1CC- D4D6D2
- DADCD9
- E0E2DF
- E6E8E5
- ECEEEC
- F3F3F2
- F9F9F9
Tones
- B4B7B2
- AEB0AC
- A7A9A6
- A1A3A0
- 9A9C99
- 949593
- 8D8E8D
- 878786
Shades
- 9A9E99
- 878A86
- 747673
- 616360
- 4D4F4C
- 3A3B39
- 272726
- 131413
#C1C5BF Color Patterns
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#C1C5BF Gingham Checks
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#C1C5BF Honeycomb Pattern
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#C1C5BF Leaves Pattern
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#C1C5BF Houndstooth Pattern
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#C1C5BF Trellis Pattern
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#C1C5BF Plaid Pattern
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