#CECED5 Hex Code
Color Name: American Silver
What is hex #CECED5 Color?
The color name of hex code #CECED5 is American Silver. The RGB values are (206, 206, 213) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:3 Y:0 K:17. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CECED5 has a hue of 240°, 3% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #CECED5 Color Codes
| Color Name | American Silver |
| RGB Values | (206, 206, 213) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 3%, 0%, 17%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 3%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #31312A [Dark Charcoal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 427 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #D5D5CE [Light Gray] |
| #CECED5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E1E1E1 |
Hex #CECED5 Color Palettes
CECED5 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CECED5 is #D5D5CE which is called Light Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CECED5 color is offered by #D5D5CE. 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 #CECED5 are #D2CED5 and #CED2D5, called Light Gray and Light Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CECED5 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 #CECED5 are #D5D2CE (Light Gray) and #D2D5CE (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
#CECED5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D5CECE (American Silver) and #CED5CE (American Silver) along with #CECED5, 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 #CECED5 has #D5CECE (American Silver), #D5D5CE (Light Gray) and #CED5D5 (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 #CECED5 contains #D5CED2 (Light Gray), #D5D5CE (Light Gray) and #CED5D2 (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 #CECED5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CECED5 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 CECED5 Color
Tints
D8D8DD- DDDDE2
- E2E2E6
- E7E7EA
- EBEBEE
- F0F0F2
- F5F5F7
- FAFAFB
Tones
- BEBEC4
- B7B7BC
- AFAFB3
- A7A7AB
- 9F9FA2
- 97979A
- 909091
- 888889
Shades
- A5A5AA
- 909095
- 7C7C80
- 67676B
- 525255
- 3E3E40
- 29292B
- 151515
#CECED5 Color Patterns
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#CECED5 Gingham Checks
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#CECED5 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CECED5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CECED5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CECED5 Leaves Pattern
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#CECED5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CECED5 Trellis Pattern
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#CECED5 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.
