#CECAC9 Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Silver
What is hex #CECAC9 Color?
The color name of hex code #CECAC9 is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (206, 202, 201) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:2 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CECAC9 has a hue of 12°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #CECAC9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Silver |
| RGB Values | (206, 202, 201) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 2%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (12°, 2%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #313536 [Jet] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #C9CDCE [Chinese Silver] |
| #CECAC9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #CECAC9 Color Palettes
CECAC9 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CECAC9 is #C9CDCE which is called Chinese Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CECAC9 color is offered by #C9CDCE. 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 #CECAC9 are #CECDC9 and #CEC9CB, called Chinese Silver and Chinese Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CECAC9 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 #CECAC9 are #C9CECD (Chinese Silver) and #C9CBCE (Chinese 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
#CECAC9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C9CECA (Chinese Silver) and #CAC9CE (Chinese Silver) along with #CECAC9, 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 #CECAC9 has #C9CECA (Chinese Silver), #C9CDCE (Chinese Silver) and #CEC9CD (Chinese Silver). 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 #CECAC9 contains #CBCEC9 (Chinese Silver), #C9CDCE (Chinese Silver) and #CDC9CE (Chinese 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 #CECAC9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CECAC9 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 CECAC9 Color
Tints
D8D5D4- DDDAD9
- E2DFDF
- E7E5E4
- EBEAE9
- F0EFEF
- F5F4F4
- FAFAFA
Tones
- BEBBBA
- B7B4B3
- AFACAC
- A7A5A5
- 9F9E9D
- 979696
- 908F8F
- 888787
Shades
- A5A2A1
- 908D8D
- 7C7979
- 676565
- 525150
- 3E3D3C
- 292828
- 151414
#CECAC9 Color Patterns
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#CECAC9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CECAC9 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.
