#CDD9CC Hex Code
Color Name: American Silver
What is hex #CDD9CC Color?
The color name of hex code #CDD9CC is American Silver. The RGB values are (205, 217, 204) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:6 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CDD9CC has a hue of 115°, 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 #CDD9CC Color Codes
| Color Name | American Silver |
| RGB Values | (205, 217, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 6%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (115°, 6%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #322633 [Dark Charcoal] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 2 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #D8CCD9 [Languid Lavender] |
| #CDD9CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D1D1D1 |
| Desaturated | #D3D3D3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D4D4D4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D6D6D6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E4E4E4 |
Hex #CDD9CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CDD9CC is #D8CCD9 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 #CDD9CC color is offered by #D8CCD9. 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 #CDD9CC are #CCD9D2 and #D4D9CC, called Light Gray and Light Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CDD9CC 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 #CDD9CC are #D2CCD9 (Languid Lavender) and #D9CCD4 (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
#CDD9CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCCDD9 (American Silver) and #D9CCCD (American Silver) along with #CDD9CC, 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 #CDD9CC has #CCCDD9 (American Silver), #D8CCD9 (Languid Lavender) and #D9D8CC (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 #CDD9CC contains #CCD4D9 (Light Gray), #D8CCD9 (Languid Lavender) and #D9D2CC (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 #CDD9CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CDD9CC 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 CDD9CC Color
Tints
D7E1D6- DCE4DB
- E1E8E0
- E6ECE6
- EBF0EB
- F0F4F0
- F5F7F5
- FAFBFA
Tones
- BEC7BD
- B6BEB5
- AEB5AE
- A7ADA6
- 9FA49E
- 979B97
- 8F928F
- 888988
Shades
- A4AEA3
- 90988F
- 7B827A
- 676D66
- 525752
- 3E413D
- 292B29
- 151614
#CDD9CC Color Patterns
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#CDD9CC Gingham Checks
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#CDD9CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CDD9CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#CDD9CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#CDD9CC Leaves Pattern
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#CDD9CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#CDD9CC Trellis Pattern
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#CDD9CC Plaid Pattern
#CDD9CC 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.
