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#C9CBCB Hex Code

Color Name: Chinese Silver

What is hex #C9CBCB Color?

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The color name of hex code #C9CBCB is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (201, 203, 203) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9CBCB has a hue of 180°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #C9CBCB Color Codes

Color NameChinese Silver
RGB Values(201, 203, 203)
CMYK Values(1%, 0%, 0%, 20%)
HSV/HSB Values(180°, 1%, 80%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#363434 [Jet]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 3 C
Closest RAL7047 [Telegrey 4]
Complementary Color#CBC9C9 [Chinese Silver]
#C9CBCB Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#CACACA
Desaturated#CACACA
Weighted Average (Most Common)#CACACA
Weighted Average (Luma)#CBCBCB
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DFDFDF

Hex #C9CBCB Color Palettes

C9CBCB is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of C9CBCB. Complementary color is CBC9C9

Complementary Palette

The complement of #C9CBCB is #CBC9C9 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 #C9CBCB color is offered by #CBC9C9. 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.

C9CBCB CBC9C9
Analogous color palette with (C9CBCB, C9CACB and C9CBCA)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #C9CBCB are #C9CACB and #C9CBCA, called Chinese Silver and Chinese Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9CBCB 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.

C9CBCB C9CACB C9CBCA
Split Complementary color palette with (C9CBCB, CBC9CA and CBCAC9)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C9CBCB are #CBC9CA (Chinese Silver) and #CBCAC9 (Chinese Silver). 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.

C9CBCB CBC9CA CBCAC9
Triadic color palette with (C9CBCB, CBC9CB and CBCBC9)

Triadic Palette

#C9CBCB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CBC9CB (Chinese Silver) and #CBCBC9 (Chinese Silver) along with #C9CBCB, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (C9CBCB, CBC9CB, CBC9C9 and C9CBC9)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #C9CBCB has #CBC9CB (Chinese Silver), #CBC9C9 (Chinese Silver) and #C9CBC9 (Chinese Silver). 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.

C9CBCB CBC9CB CBC9C9 C9CBC9
Square color palette with (C9CBCB, CAC9CB, CBC9C9 and CACBC9)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #C9CBCB contains #CAC9CB (Chinese Silver), #CBC9C9 (Chinese Silver) and #CACBC9 (Chinese 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.

C9CBCB CAC9CB CBC9C9 CACBC9
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Hex #C9CBCB Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #C9CBCB 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of C9CBCB Color

Tints

  • Transparent D4D5D5D4D5D5
  • Transparent D9DBDBD9DBDB
  • Transparent DFE0E0DFE0E0
  • Transparent E4E5E5E4E5E5
  • Transparent E9EAEAE9EAEA
  • Transparent EFEFEFEFEFEF
  • Transparent F4F5F5F4F5F5
  • Transparent FAFAFAFAFAFA

Tones

  • Transparent BABCBCBABCBC
  • Transparent B3B5B5B3B5B5
  • Transparent ACADADACADAD
  • Transparent A5A6A6A5A6A6
  • Transparent 9D9E9E9D9E9E
  • Transparent 969797969797
  • Transparent 8F8F8F8F8F8F
  • Transparent 878888878888

Shades

  • Transparent A1A2A2A1A2A2
  • Transparent 8D8E8E8D8E8E
  • Transparent 797A7A797A7A
  • Transparent 656666656666
  • Transparent 505151505151
  • Transparent 3C3D3D3C3D3D
  • Transparent 282929282929
  • Transparent 141414141414

#C9CBCB Color Patterns

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    #C9CBCB Gingham Checks

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    #C9CBCB Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #C9CBCB Polka Dots Pattern

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    #C9CBCB Honeycomb Pattern

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    #C9CBCB Leaves Pattern

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    #C9CBCB Houndstooth Pattern

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    #C9CBCB Trellis Pattern

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    #C9CBCB 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.