#CDCED9 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Gray
What is hex #CDCED9 Color?
The color name of hex code #CDCED9 is Light Gray. The RGB values are (205, 206, 217) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:5 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CDCED9 has a hue of 235°, 6% 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 #CDCED9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Gray |
| RGB Values | (205, 206, 217) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 5%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (235°, 6%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #323126 [Pine Tree] |
| Closest Pantone® | 427 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #D9D8CD [Timberwolf] |
| #CDCED9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D1D1D1 |
| Desaturated | #D3D3D3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E1E1E1 |
Hex #CDCED9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CDCED9 is #D9D8CD which is called Timberwolf. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CDCED9 color is offered by #D9D8CD. 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 #CDCED9 are #D2CDD9 and #CDD4D9, called Languid Lavender and Light Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CDCED9 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 #CDCED9 are #D9D2CD (Timberwolf) and #D4D9CD (Light Gray). 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
#CDCED9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D9CDCE (Light Gray) and #CED9CD (Light Gray) along with #CDCED9, 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 #CDCED9 has #D9CDCE (Light Gray), #D9D8CD (Timberwolf) and #CDD9D8 (Light 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 #CDCED9 contains #D9CDD4 (Light Gray), #D9D8CD (Timberwolf) and #CDD9D2 (Light Gray). 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 #CDCED9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CDCED9 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 CDCED9 Color
Tints
D7D8E1- DCDDE4
- E1E2E8
- E6E7EC
- EBEBF0
- F0F0F4
- F5F5F7
- FAFAFB
Tones
- BEBEC7
- B6B7BE
- AEAFB5
- A7A7AD
- 9F9FA4
- 97979B
- 8F9092
- 888889
Shades
- A4A5AE
- 909098
- 7B7C82
- 67676D
- 525257
- 3E3E41
- 29292B
- 151516
#CDCED9 Color Patterns
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#CDCED9 Gingham Checks
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#CDCED9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CDCED9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CDCED9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CDCED9 Leaves Pattern
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#CDCED9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CDCED9 Trellis Pattern
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#CDCED9 Plaid Pattern
#CDCED9 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.
