#C9DCCF Hex Code
Color Name: Light Gray
What is hex #C9DCCF Color?
The color name of hex code #C9DCCF is Light Gray. The RGB values are (201, 220, 207) which means it is composed of
32% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:0 Y:6 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9DCCF has a hue of 139°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #C9DCCF Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Gray |
| RGB Values | (201, 220, 207) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 0%, 6%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (139°, 9%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #362330 [Temptress] |
| Closest Pantone® | 621 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #DCC9D6 [Languid Lavender] |
| #C9DCCF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D1D1D1 |
| Desaturated | #D3D3D3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D5D5D5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D7D7D7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E5E5E5 |
Hex #C9DCCF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C9DCCF is #DCC9D6 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 #C9DCCF color is offered by #DCC9D6. 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 #C9DCCF are #C9DCD9 and #CDDCC9, called Columbia Blue and Pastel Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9DCCF 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 #C9DCCF are #D9C9DC (Languid Lavender) and #DCC9CD (Dust Storm). 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
#C9DCCF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CFC9DC (Languid Lavender) and #DCCFC9 (Dust Storm) along with #C9DCCF, 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 #C9DCCF has #CFC9DC (Languid Lavender), #DCC9D6 (Languid Lavender) and #D6DCC9 (Timberwolf). 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 #C9DCCF contains #C9CDDC (Light Periwinkle), #DCC9D6 (Languid Lavender) and #DCD9C9 (Bone). 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 #C9DCCF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C9DCCF 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 C9DCCF Color
Tints
D4E3D9- D9E7DD
- DFEAE2
- E4EEE7
- E9F1EC
- EFF5F1
- F4F8F5
- FAFCFA
Tones
- BACABF
- B3C0B7
- ACB7AF
- A5AEA8
- 9DA5A0
- 969C98
- 8F9290
- 878988
Shades
- A1B0A6
- 8D9A91
- 79847C
- 656E68
- 505853
- 3C423E
- 282C29
- 141615
#C9DCCF Color Patterns
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#C9DCCF Gingham Checks
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#C9DCCF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C9DCCF Polka Dots Pattern
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#C9DCCF Honeycomb Pattern
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#C9DCCF Leaves Pattern
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#C9DCCF Houndstooth Pattern
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#C9DCCF Trellis Pattern
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#C9DCCF Plaid Pattern
#C9DCCF 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.
