#C9D8CE Hex Code
Color Name: American Silver
What is hex #C9D8CE Color?
The color name of hex code #C9D8CE is American Silver. The RGB values are (201, 216, 206) which means it is composed of
32% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:0 Y:5 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9D8CE has a hue of 140°, 7% 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 #C9D8CE Color Codes
| Color Name | American Silver |
| RGB Values | (201, 216, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 0%, 5%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (140°, 7%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #362731 [Black Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 427 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #D8C9D3 [Languid Lavender] |
| #C9D8CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D4D4D4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Hex #C9D8CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C9D8CE is #D8C9D3 which is called Languid Lavender. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C9D8CE color is offered by #D8C9D3. 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 #C9D8CE are #C9D8D6 and #CCD8C9, called Light Gray and Pastel Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9D8CE 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 #C9D8CE are #D6C9D8 (Languid Lavender) and #D8C9CC (American 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
#C9D8CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CEC9D8 (Languid Lavender) and #D8CEC9 (Pastel Gray) along with #C9D8CE, 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 #C9D8CE has #CEC9D8 (Languid Lavender), #D8C9D3 (Languid Lavender) and #D3D8C9 (Pastel 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 #C9D8CE contains #C9CCD8 (Light Periwinkle), #D8C9D3 (Languid Lavender) and #D8D6C9 (Timberwolf). 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 #C9D8CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C9D8CE 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 C9D8CE Color
Tints
D4E0D8- D9E4DD
- DFE8E2
- E4ECE7
- E9EFEB
- EFF3F0
- F4F7F5
- FAFBFA
Tones
- BAC6BE
- B3BEB7
- ACB5AF
- A5ACA7
- 9DA39F
- 969A97
- 8F9290
- 878988
Shades
- A1ADA5
- 8D9790
- 79827C
- 656C67
- 505652
- 3C413E
- 282B29
- 141615
#C9D8CE Color Patterns
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#C9D8CE Gingham Checks
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#C9D8CE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C9D8CE Polka Dots Pattern
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#C9D8CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#C9D8CE Leaves Pattern
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#C9D8CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#C9D8CE Trellis Pattern
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#C9D8CE Plaid Pattern
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