#C6C5C5 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #C6C5C5 Color?
The color name of hex code #C6C5C5 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (198, 197, 197) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C6C5C5 has a hue of 0°, 1% 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 #C6C5C5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (198, 197, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 0%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 1%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #393A3A [Onyx] |
| Closest Pantone® | 420 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C5C6C6 [Silver Sand] |
| #C6C5C5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #C6C5C5 Color Palettes
C6C5C5 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C6C5C5 is #C5C6C6 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 #C6C5C5 color is offered by #C5C6C6. 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 #C6C5C5 are #C6C6C5 and #C6C5C6, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C6C5C5 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 #C6C5C5 are #C5C6C6 (Silver Sand) and #C5C6C6 (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
#C6C5C5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C5C6C5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C5C6 (Silver Sand) along with #C6C5C5, 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 #C6C5C5 has #C5C6C5 (Silver Sand), #C5C6C6 (Silver Sand) and #C6C5C6 (Silver Sand). 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 #C6C5C5 contains #C6C6C5 (Silver Sand), #C5C6C6 (Silver Sand) and #C6C5C6 (Silver Sand). 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 #C6C5C5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C6C5C5 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 C6C5C5 Color
Tints
D1D1D1- D7D6D6
- DDDCDC
- E3E2E2
- E8E8E8
- EEEEEE
- F4F3F3
- F9F9F9
Tones
- B8B7B7
- B1B0B0
- AAA9A9
- A3A3A3
- 9C9C9C
- 959595
- 8E8E8E
- 878787
Shades
- 9E9E9E
- 8B8A8A
- 777676
- 636363
- 4F4F4F
- 3B3B3B
- 282727
- 141414
#C6C5C5 Color Patterns
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#C6C5C5 Gingham Checks
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#C6C5C5 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C6C5C5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C6C5C5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C6C5C5 Leaves Pattern
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#C6C5C5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C6C5C5 Trellis Pattern
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#C6C5C5 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.
