#C2B8B1 Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #C2B8B1 Color?
The color name of hex code #C2B8B1 is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (194, 184, 177) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:9 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C2B8B1 has a hue of 25°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #C2B8B1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (194, 184, 177) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 9%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 9%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #3D474E [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1BBC2 [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #C2B8B1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #C2B8B1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C2B8B1 is #B1BBC2 which is called Cadet Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C2B8B1 color is offered by #B1BBC2. 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 #C2B8B1 are #C2C1B1 and #C2B1B3, called Pale Silver and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C2B8B1 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 #C2B8B1 are #B1C2C1 (Opal) and #B1B3C2 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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
#C2B8B1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B1C2B8 (Ash Gray) and #B8B1C2 (Gray (X11)) along with #C2B8B1, 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 #C2B8B1 has #B1C2B8 (Ash Gray), #B1BBC2 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C2B1BB (Black Shadows). 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 #C2B8B1 contains #B3C2B1 (Ash Gray), #B1BBC2 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C1B1C2 (Gray (X11)). 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 #C2B8B1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C2B8B1 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 C2B8B1 Color
Tints
CEC6C1- D4CDC8
- DAD4D0
- E1DCD8
- E7E3E0
- EDEAE8
- F3F1EF
- F9F8F7
Tones
- B5ADA7
- AEA7A2
- A8A29D
- A19C99
- 9A9694
- 94918F
- 8D8B8A
- 878685
Shades
- 9B938E
- 88817C
- 746E6A
- 615C59
- 4E4A47
- 3A3735
- 272523
- 131212
#C2B8B1 Color Patterns
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#C2B8B1 Gingham Checks
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#C2B8B1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C2B8B1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C2B8B1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C2B8B1 Leaves Pattern
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#C2B8B1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C2B8B1 Trellis Pattern
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#C2B8B1 Plaid Pattern
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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.
