#CECED1 Hex Code
Color Name: American Silver
What is hex #CECED1 Color?
The color name of hex code #CECED1 is American Silver. The RGB values are (206, 206, 209) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:2 Y:0 K:18. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CECED1 has a hue of 240°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 82%.
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 #CECED1 Color Codes
| Color Name | American Silver |
| RGB Values | (206, 206, 209) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 2%, 0%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 1%, 82%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #31312E [Dark Charcoal] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 2 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #D1D1CE [American Silver] |
| #CECED1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E1E1E1 |
Hex #CECED1 Color Palettes
CECED1 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CECED1 is #D1D1CE which is called American Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CECED1 color is offered by #D1D1CE. 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 #CECED1 are #D0CED1 and #CED0D1, called American Silver and American Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CECED1 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 #CECED1 are #D1D0CE (American Silver) and #D0D1CE (American 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
#CECED1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D1CECE (American Silver) and #CED1CE (American Silver) along with #CECED1, 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 #CECED1 has #D1CECE (American Silver), #D1D1CE (American Silver) and #CED1D1 (American 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 #CECED1 contains #D1CED0 (American Silver), #D1D1CE (American Silver) and #CED1D0 (American 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 #CECED1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CECED1 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 CECED1 Color
Tints
D8D8DA- DDDDDF
- E2E2E3
- E7E7E8
- EBEBED
- F0F0F1
- F5F5F6
- FAFAFA
Tones
- BEBEC1
- B7B7B9
- AFAFB1
- A7A7A9
- 9F9FA0
- 979798
- 909090
- 888888
Shades
- A5A5A7
- 909092
- 7C7C7D
- 676769
- 525254
- 3E3E3F
- 29292A
- 151515
#CECED1 Color Patterns
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#CECED1 Gingham Checks
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#CECED1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CECED1 Leaves Pattern
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#CECED1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CECED1 Trellis Pattern
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#CECED1 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.
