#C6BCB9 Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Silver
What is hex #C6BCB9 Color?
The color name of hex code #C6BCB9 is Pale Silver. The RGB values are (198, 188, 185) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:7 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C6BCB9 has a hue of 14°, 7% 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 #C6BCB9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Silver |
| RGB Values | (198, 188, 185) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 7%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (14°, 7%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #394346 [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 406 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B9C3C6 [Silver Sand] |
| #C6BCB9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BEBEBE |
| Desaturated | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #C6BCB9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C6BCB9 is #B9C3C6 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 #C6BCB9 color is offered by #B9C3C6. 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 #C6BCB9 are #C6C3B9 and #C6B9BD, called Pale Silver and Pale Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C6BCB9 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 #C6BCB9 are #B9C6C3 (Silver Sand) and #B9BDC6 (Silver Sand). 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
#C6BCB9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B9C6BC (Gray (X11)) and #BCB9C6 (Silver Sand) along with #C6BCB9, 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 #C6BCB9 has #B9C6BC (Gray (X11)), #B9C3C6 (Silver Sand) and #C6B9C3 (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 #C6BCB9 contains #BDC6B9 (Gray (X11)), #B9C3C6 (Silver Sand) and #C3B9C6 (Argent). 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 #C6BCB9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C6BCB9 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 C6BCB9 Color
Tints
D1C9C7- D7D0CE
- DDD7D5
- E3DEDC
- E8E4E3
- EEEBEA
- F4F2F1
- F9F8F8
Tones
- B8B0AE
- B1AAA8
- AAA4A2
- A39E9D
- 9C9897
- 959291
- 8E8C8B
- 878686
Shades
- 9E9694
- 8B8482
- 77716F
- 635E5D
- 4F4B4A
- 3B3838
- 282625
- 141313
#C6BCB9 Color Patterns
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#C6BCB9 Gingham Checks
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#C6BCB9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C6BCB9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C6BCB9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C6BCB9 Leaves Pattern
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#C6BCB9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C6BCB9 Trellis Pattern
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#C6BCB9 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.
