#C3B9B8 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #C3B9B8 Color?
The color name of hex code #C3B9B8 is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (195, 185, 184) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:6 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C3B9B8 has a hue of 5°, 6% 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 #C3B9B8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (195, 185, 184) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 6%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (5°, 6%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3C4647 [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 406 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B8C2C3 [Silver Sand] |
| #C3B9B8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #C3B9B8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C3B9B8 is #B8C2C3 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 #C3B9B8 color is offered by #B8C2C3. 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 #C3B9B8 are #C3BFB8 and #C3B8BD, called Pale Silver and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C3B9B8 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 #C3B9B8 are #B8C3BF (Gray (X11)) and #B8BDC3 (Gray (X11)). 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
#C3B9B8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B8C3B9 (Ash Gray) and #B9B8C3 (Gray (X11)) along with #C3B9B8, 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 #C3B9B8 has #B8C3B9 (Ash Gray), #B8C2C3 (Silver Sand) and #C3B8C2 (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 #C3B9B8 contains #BDC3B8 (Gray (X11)), #B8C2C3 (Silver Sand) and #BFB8C3 (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 #C3B9B8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C3B9B8 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 C3B9B8 Color
Tints
CFC7C6- D5CECD
- DBD5D4
- E1DCDC
- E7E3E3
- EDEAEA
- F3F1F1
- F9F8F8
Tones
- B6AEAD
- AFA8A7
- A8A2A2
- A29D9C
- 9B9796
- 949191
- 8D8B8B
- 878686
Shades
- 9C9493
- 898281
- 756F6E
- 625D5C
- 4E4A4A
- 3B3837
- 272525
- 141312
#C3B9B8 Color Patterns
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#C3B9B8 Gingham Checks
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#C3B9B8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C3B9B8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C3B9B8 Trellis Pattern
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#C3B9B8 Plaid Pattern
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