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#C1BBBB Hex Code

Color Name: Gray (X11)

What is hex #C1BBBB Color?

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The color name of hex code #C1BBBB is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (193, 187, 187) which means it is composed of 34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:3 Y:3 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C1BBBB has a hue of 0°, 3% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #C1BBBB Color Codes

Color NameGray (X11)
RGB Values(193, 187, 187)
CMYK Values(0%, 3%, 3%, 24%)
HSV/HSB Values(0°, 3%, 76%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#3E4444 [Arsenic]
Closest Pantone®406 C
Closest RAL7035 [Light grey]
Complementary Color#BBC1C1 [Silver Sand]
#C1BBBB Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#BDBDBD
Desaturated#BEBEBE
Weighted Average (Most Common)#BDBDBD
Weighted Average (Luma)#BCBCBC
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D8D8D8

Hex #C1BBBB Color Palettes

C1BBBB is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of C1BBBB. Complementary color is BBC1C1

Complementary Palette

The complement of #C1BBBB is #BBC1C1 which is called Silver Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C1BBBB color is offered by #BBC1C1. 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.

C1BBBB BBC1C1
Analogous color palette with (C1BBBB, C1BEBB and C1BBBE)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #C1BBBB are #C1BEBB and #C1BBBE, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C1BBBB 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.

C1BBBB C1BEBB C1BBBE
Split Complementary color palette with (C1BBBB, BBC1BE and BBBEC1)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C1BBBB are #BBC1BE (Gray (X11)) and #BBBEC1 (Gray (X11)). 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.

C1BBBB BBC1BE BBBEC1
Triadic color palette with (C1BBBB, BBC1BB and BBBBC1)

Triadic Palette

#C1BBBB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BBC1BB (Gray (X11)) and #BBBBC1 (Gray (X11)) along with #C1BBBB, 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.

C1BBBB BBC1BB BBBBC1
Tetradic color palette with (C1BBBB, BBC1BB, BBC1C1 and C1BBC1)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #C1BBBB has #BBC1BB (Gray (X11)), #BBC1C1 (Silver Sand) and #C1BBC1 (Argent). 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.

C1BBBB BBC1BB BBC1C1 C1BBC1
Square color palette with (C1BBBB, BEC1BB, BBC1C1 and BEBBC1)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #C1BBBB contains #BEC1BB (Gray (X11)), #BBC1C1 (Silver Sand) and #BEBBC1 (Gray (X11)). 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.

C1BBBB BEC1BB BBC1C1 BEBBC1
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Hex #C1BBBB Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #C1BBBB 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.

C1BBBB C1C0BB BDC1BB BBC1BE BBBEC1 BDBBC1 C1BBC0

Tints, Tones & Shades of C1BBBB Color

Tints

  • Transparent CDC9C9CDC9C9
  • Transparent D4CFCFD4CFCF
  • Transparent DAD6D6DAD6D6
  • Transparent E0DDDDE0DDDD
  • Transparent E6E4E4E6E4E4
  • Transparent ECEBEBECEBEB
  • Transparent F3F1F1F3F1F1
  • Transparent F9F8F8F9F8F8

Tones

  • Transparent B4AFAFB4AFAF
  • Transparent AEA9A9AEA9A9
  • Transparent A7A3A3A7A3A3
  • Transparent A19E9EA19E9E
  • Transparent 9A98989A9898
  • Transparent 949292949292
  • Transparent 8D8C8C8D8C8C
  • Transparent 878686878686

Shades

  • Transparent 9A96969A9696
  • Transparent 878383878383
  • Transparent 747070747070
  • Transparent 615E5E615E5E
  • Transparent 4D4B4B4D4B4B
  • Transparent 3A38383A3838
  • Transparent 272525272525
  • Transparent 131313131313

#C1BBBB Color Patterns

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    #C1BBBB Honeycomb Pattern

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    #C1BBBB Leaves Pattern

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    #C1BBBB Houndstooth Pattern

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    #C1BBBB Trellis Pattern

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    #C1BBBB 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.