#C6B3B8 Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #C6B3B8 Color?
The color name of hex code #C6B3B8 is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (198, 179, 184) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:7 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C6B3B8 has a hue of 344°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #C6B3B8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (198, 179, 184) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 7%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (344°, 10%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #394C47 [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5225 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B3C6C1 [Opal] |
| #C6B3B8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #C6B3B8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C6B3B8 is #B3C6C1 which is called Opal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C6B3B8 color is offered by #B3C6C1. 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 #C6B3B8 are #C6B8B3 and #C6B3C2, called Black Shadows and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C6B3B8 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 #C6B3B8 are #B3C6B8 (Ash Gray) and #B3C2C6 (Pastel Blue). 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
#C6B3B8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B8C6B3 (Ash Gray) and #B3B8C6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) along with #C6B3B8, 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 #C6B3B8 has #B8C6B3 (Ash Gray), #B3C6C1 (Opal) and #C1B3C6 (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 #C6B3B8 contains #C2C6B3 (Pale Silver), #B3C6C1 (Opal) and #B8B3C6 (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 #C6B3B8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C6B3B8 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 C6B3B8 Color
Tints
D1C2C6- D7CACD
- DDD1D4
- E3D9DC
- E8E1E3
- EEE8EA
- F4F0F1
- F9F7F8
Tones
- B8A9AD
- B1A4A7
- AA9FA2
- A39A9C
- 9C9496
- 958F91
- 8E8A8B
- 878586
Shades
- 9E8F93
- 8B7D81
- 776B6E
- 635A5C
- 4F484A
- 3B3637
- 282425
- 141212
#C6B3B8 Color Patterns
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#C6B3B8 Gingham Checks
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#C6B3B8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C6B3B8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C6B3B8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C6B3B8 Leaves Pattern
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#C6B3B8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C6B3B8 Trellis Pattern
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#C6B3B8 Plaid Pattern
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