#C2C9C6 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #C2C9C6 Color?
The color name of hex code #C2C9C6 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (194, 201, 198) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:0 Y:2 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C2C9C6 has a hue of 154°, 3% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #C2C9C6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (194, 201, 198) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 0%, 2%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (154°, 3%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3D3639 [Black Olive] |
| Closest Pantone® | 428 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C9C2C5 [Pale Silver] |
| #C2C9C6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C6C6C6 |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #C2C9C6 Color Palettes
C2C9C6 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C2C9C6 is #C9C2C5 which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C2C9C6 color is offered by #C9C2C5. 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 #C2C9C6 are #C2C9C9 and #C2C9C3, called Lavender Gray and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C2C9C6 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 #C2C9C6 are #C9C2C9 (Lavender Gray) and #C9C3C2 (Pale Silver). 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
#C2C9C6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C6C2C9 (Lavender Gray) and #C9C6C2 (Pale Silver) along with #C2C9C6, 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 #C2C9C6 has #C6C2C9 (Lavender Gray), #C9C2C5 (Pale Silver) and #C5C9C2 (Silver Sand). 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 #C2C9C6 contains #C3C2C9 (Lavender Gray), #C9C2C5 (Pale Silver) and #C9C9C2 (Pastel 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.
Hex #C2C9C6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C2C9C6 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 C2C9C6 Color
Tints
CED4D1- D4D9D7
- DADFDD
- E1E4E3
- E7E9E8
- EDEFEE
- F3F4F4
- F9FAF9
Tones
- B5BAB8
- AEB3B1
- A8ACAA
- A1A5A3
- 9A9D9C
- 949695
- 8D8F8E
- 878787
Shades
- 9BA19E
- 888D8B
- 747977
- 616563
- 4E504F
- 3A3C3B
- 272828
- 131414
#C2C9C6 Color Patterns
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#C2C9C6 Gingham Checks
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#C2C9C6 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C2C9C6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C2C9C6 Leaves Pattern
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#C2C9C6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C2C9C6 Trellis Pattern
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#C2C9C6 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.
