#C8CED9 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #C8CED9 Color?
The color name of hex code #C8CED9 is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (200, 206, 217) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:5 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C8CED9 has a hue of 219°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #C8CED9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (200, 206, 217) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 5%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (219°, 8%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #373126 [Cola] |
| Closest Pantone® | 538 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #D9D3C8 [Timberwolf] |
| #C8CED9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #C8CED9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C8CED9 is #D9D3C8 which is called Timberwolf. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C8CED9 color is offered by #D9D3C8. 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 #C8CED9 are #CBC8D9 and #C8D7D9, called Light Periwinkle and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C8CED9 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 #C8CED9 are #D9CBC8 (Pastel Gray) and #D7D9C8 (Timberwolf). 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
#C8CED9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D9C8CE (American Silver) and #CED9C8 (Pastel Gray) along with #C8CED9, 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 #C8CED9 has #D9C8CE (American Silver), #D9D3C8 (Timberwolf) and #C8D9D3 (Light 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 #C8CED9 contains #D9C8D7 (Languid Lavender), #D9D3C8 (Timberwolf) and #C8D9CB (American Silver). 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 #C8CED9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C8CED9 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 C8CED9 Color
Tints
D3D8E1- D9DDE4
- DEE2E8
- E4E7EC
- E9EBF0
- EFF0F4
- F4F5F7
- FAFAFB
Tones
- BABEC7
- B2B7BE
- ABAFB5
- A4A7AD
- 9D9FA4
- 96979B
- 8E9092
- 878889
Shades
- A0A5AE
- 8C9098
- 787C82
- 64676D
- 505257
- 3C3E41
- 28292B
- 141516
#C8CED9 Color Patterns
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#C8CED9 Gingham Checks
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#C8CED9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C8CED9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C8CED9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C8CED9 Leaves Pattern
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#C8CED9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C8CED9 Trellis Pattern
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#C8CED9 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.
