#C9CBCC Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Silver
What is hex #C9CBCC Color?
The color name of hex code #C9CBCC is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (201, 203, 204) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:1 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9CBCC has a hue of 200°, 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 #C9CBCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Silver |
| RGB Values | (201, 203, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 1%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (200°, 1%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #363433 [Jet] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #CCCAC9 [Chinese Silver] |
| #C9CBCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #C9CBCC Color Palettes
C9CBCC is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C9CBCC is #CCCAC9 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 #C9CBCC color is offered by #CCCAC9. 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 #C9CBCC are #C9CACC and #C9CCCC, called Chinese Silver and Chinese Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9CBCC 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 #C9CBCC are #CCC9CA (Chinese Silver) and #CCCCC9 (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.
Triadic Palette
#C9CBCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCC9CB (Chinese Silver) and #CBCCC9 (Chinese Silver) along with #C9CBCC, 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 #C9CBCC has #CCC9CB (Chinese Silver), #CCCAC9 (Chinese Silver) and #C9CCCA (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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C9CBCC contains #CCC9CC (Chinese Silver), #CCCAC9 (Chinese Silver) and #CACCC9 (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.
Hex #C9CBCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C9CBCC 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 C9CBCC Color
Tints
D4D5D6- D9DBDB
- DFE0E0
- E4E5E6
- E9EAEB
- EFEFF0
- F4F5F5
- FAFAFA
Tones
- BABCBD
- B3B5B5
- ACADAE
- A5A6A6
- 9D9E9E
- 969797
- 8F8F8F
- 878888
Shades
- A1A2A3
- 8D8E8F
- 797A7A
- 656666
- 505152
- 3C3D3D
- 282929
- 141414
#C9CBCC Color Patterns
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#C9CBCC Gingham Checks
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#C9CBCC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C9CBCC Polka Dots Pattern
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#C9CBCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#C9CBCC Leaves Pattern
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#C9CBCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#C9CBCC Trellis Pattern
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#C9CBCC Plaid Pattern
#C9CBCC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
