#C4CADE Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #C4CADE Color?
The color name of hex code #C4CADE is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (196, 202, 222) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:9 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C4CADE has a hue of 226°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #C4CADE Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (196, 202, 222) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 9%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 12%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3B3521 [Olive Drab #7] |
| Closest Pantone® | 538 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DED8C4 [Bone] |
| #C4CADE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #C4CADE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C4CADE is #DED8C4 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 #C4CADE color is offered by #DED8C4. 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 #C4CADE are #CBC4DE and #C4D7DE, called Light Periwinkle and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C4CADE 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 #C4CADE are #DECBC4 (Dust Storm) and #D7DEC4 (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
#C4CADE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DEC4CA (Dust Storm) and #CADEC4 (Pastel Gray) along with #C4CADE, 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 #C4CADE has #DEC4CA (Dust Storm), #DED8C4 (Bone) and #C4DED8 (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 #C4CADE contains #DEC4D7 (Thistle), #DED8C4 (Bone) and #C4DECB (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 #C4CADE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C4CADE 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 C4CADE Color
Tints
D0D5E5- D6DAE8
- DCDFEB
- E2E5EF
- E7EAF2
- EDEFF5
- F3F4F8
- F9FAFC
Tones
- B6BBCB
- B0B4C2
- A9ACB8
- A2A5AF
- 9B9EA6
- 94969C
- 8E8F93
- 878789
Shades
- 9DA2B2
- 898D9B
- 767985
- 62656F
- 4E5159
- 3B3D43
- 27282C
- 141416
#C4CADE Color Patterns
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#C4CADE Gingham Checks
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#C4CADE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C4CADE Polka Dots Pattern
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#C4CADE Honeycomb Pattern
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#C4CADE Leaves Pattern
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#C4CADE Houndstooth Pattern
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#C4CADE Trellis Pattern
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#C4CADE 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.
