#C3B3BF Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #C3B3BF Color?
The color name of hex code #C3B3BF is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (195, 179, 191) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:2 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C3B3BF has a hue of 315°, 8% 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 #C3B3BF Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (195, 179, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 2%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (315°, 8%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3C4C40 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5225 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B3C3B7 [Ash Gray] |
| #C3B3BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #C3B3BF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C3B3BF is #B3C3B7 which is called Ash Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C3B3BF color is offered by #B3C3B7. 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 #C3B3BF are #C3B3B7 and #BFB3C3, called Black Shadows and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C3B3BF 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 #C3B3BF are #B7C3B3 (Ash Gray) and #B3C3BF (Ash 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
#C3B3BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFC3B3 (Gray (X11)) and #B3BFC3 (Gray (X11)) along with #C3B3BF, 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 #C3B3BF has #BFC3B3 (Gray (X11)), #B3C3B7 (Ash Gray) and #B7B3C3 (Gray (X11)). 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 #C3B3BF contains #C3BFB3 (Pale Silver), #B3C3B7 (Ash Gray) and #B3B7C3 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #C3B3BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C3B3BF 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 C3B3BF Color
Tints
CFC2CC- D5CAD2
- DBD1D9
- E1D9DF
- E7E1E5
- EDE8EC
- F3F0F2
- F9F7F9
Tones
- B6A9B2
- AFA4AC
- A89FA6
- A29AA0
- 9B9499
- 948F93
- 8D8A8D
- 878586
Shades
- 9C8F99
- 897D86
- 756B73
- 625A60
- 4E484C
- 3B3639
- 272426
- 141213
#C3B3BF Color Patterns
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#C3B3BF Plaid Pattern
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