#C9D9BF Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Gray
What is hex #C9D9BF Color?
The color name of hex code #C9D9BF is Pastel Gray. The RGB values are (201, 217, 191) which means it is composed of
33% red, 36% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:0 Y:12 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9D9BF has a hue of 97°, 12% 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 #C9D9BF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Gray |
| RGB Values | (201, 217, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 0%, 12%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (97°, 12%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #362640 [Jet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7485 C |
| Closest RAL | 9018 [Papyrus white] |
| Complementary Color | #CFBFD9 [Thistle] |
| #C9D9BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D4D4D4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Hex #C9D9BF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C9D9BF is #CFBFD9 which is called Thistle. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C9D9BF color is offered by #CFBFD9. 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 #C9D9BF are #BFD9C2 and #D6D9BF, called Jet Stream and Pastel Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9D9BF 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 #C9D9BF are #C2BFD9 (Lavender Gray) and #D9BFD6 (Thistle). 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
#C9D9BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFC9D9 (Light Periwinkle) and #D9BFC9 (Thistle) along with #C9D9BF, 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 #C9D9BF has #BFC9D9 (Light Periwinkle), #CFBFD9 (Thistle) and #D9CFBF (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 #C9D9BF contains #BFD6D9 (Columbia Blue), #CFBFD9 (Thistle) and #D9C2BF (Pale 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 #C9D9BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C9D9BF 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 C9D9BF Color
Tints
D4E1CC- D9E4D2
- DFE8D9
- E4ECDF
- E9F0E5
- EFF4EC
- F4F7F2
- FAFBF9
Tones
- BAC7B2
- B3BEAC
- ACB5A6
- A5ADA0
- 9DA499
- 969B93
- 8F928D
- 878986
Shades
- A1AE99
- 8D9886
- 798273
- 656D60
- 50574C
- 3C4139
- 282B26
- 141613
#C9D9BF Color Patterns
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#C9D9BF Gingham Checks
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#C9D9BF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C9D9BF Polka Dots Pattern
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#C9D9BF Honeycomb Pattern
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#C9D9BF Leaves Pattern
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#C9D9BF Houndstooth Pattern
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#C9D9BF Trellis Pattern
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#C9D9BF 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.
