#C5D4CE Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Silver
What is hex #C5D4CE Color?
The color name of hex code #C5D4CE is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (197, 212, 206) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:0 Y:3 K:17. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5D4CE has a hue of 156°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 83%.
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 #C5D4CE Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Silver |
| RGB Values | (197, 212, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 0%, 3%, 17%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (156°, 7%, 83%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3A2B31 [Black Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5455 C |
| Closest RAL | 9018 [Papyrus white] |
| Complementary Color | #D4C5CB [Chinese Silver] |
| #C5D4CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CDCDCD |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #C5D4CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5D4CE is #D4C5CB which is called Chinese Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C5D4CE color is offered by #D4C5CB. 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 #C5D4CE are #C5D3D4 and #C5D4C7, called American Silver and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5D4CE 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 #C5D4CE are #D4C5D3 (Thistle) and #D4C7C5 (Pastel 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
#C5D4CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CEC5D4 (Chinese Silver) and #D4CEC5 (Pastel Gray) along with #C5D4CE, 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 #C5D4CE has #CEC5D4 (Chinese Silver), #D4C5CB (Chinese Silver) and #CBD4C5 (Pastel Gray). 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 #C5D4CE contains #C7C5D4 (Lavender Gray), #D4C5CB (Chinese Silver) and #D3D4C5 (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 #C5D4CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5D4CE 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 C5D4CE Color
Tints
D1DDD8- D6E1DD
- DCE5E2
- E2EAE7
- E8EEEB
- EEF2F0
- F3F6F5
- F9FBFA
Tones
- B7C3BE
- B0BBB7
- A9B2AF
- A3AAA7
- 9CA29F
- 959997
- 8E9190
- 878888
Shades
- 9EAAA5
- 8A9490
- 767F7C
- 636A67
- 4F5552
- 3B403E
- 272A29
- 141515
#C5D4CE Color Patterns
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#C5D4CE Gingham Checks
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#C5D4CE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5D4CE Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5D4CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5D4CE Leaves Pattern
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#C5D4CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5D4CE Trellis Pattern
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#C5D4CE 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.
