#C3CAE0 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #C3CAE0 Color?
The color name of hex code #C3CAE0 is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (195, 202, 224) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:10 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C3CAE0 has a hue of 226°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #C3CAE0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (195, 202, 224) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 10%, 0%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 13%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3C351F [Olive Drab #7] |
| Closest Pantone® | 538 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E0D9C3 [Bone] |
| #C3CAE0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #C3CAE0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C3CAE0 is #E0D9C3 which is called Bone. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C3CAE0 color is offered by #E0D9C3. 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 #C3CAE0 are #CBC3E0 and #C3D9E0, called Light Periwinkle and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C3CAE0 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 #C3CAE0 are #E0CBC3 (Dust Storm) and #D9E0C3 (Bone). 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
#C3CAE0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E0C3CA (Dust Storm) and #CAE0C3 (Tea Green) along with #C3CAE0, 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 #C3CAE0 has #E0C3CA (Dust Storm), #E0D9C3 (Bone) and #C3E0D9 (Columbia Blue). 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 #C3CAE0 contains #E0C3D9 (Thistle), #E0D9C3 (Bone) and #C3E0CB (Jet Stream). 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 #C3CAE0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C3CAE0 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 C3CAE0 Color
Tints
CFD5E6- D5DAE9
- DBDFEC
- E1E5F0
- E7EAF3
- EDEFF6
- F3F4F9
- F9FAFC
Tones
- B6BBCD
- AFB4C3
- A8ACBA
- A2A5B0
- 9B9EA6
- 94969D
- 8D8F93
- 87878A
Shades
- 9CA2B3
- 898D9D
- 757986
- 626570
- 4E515A
- 3B3D43
- 27282D
- 141416
#C3CAE0 Color Patterns
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#C3CAE0 Gingham Checks
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#C3CAE0 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C3CAE0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C3CAE0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C3CAE0 Leaves Pattern
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#C3CAE0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C3CAE0 Trellis Pattern
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#C3CAE0 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.
