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#C3C3C3 Hex Code

Color Name: Silver Sand

What is hex #C3C3C3 Color?

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The color name of hex code #C3C3C3 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (195, 195, 195) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C3C3C3 has a hue of 359°, 0% 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 #C3C3C3 Color Codes

Color NameSilver Sand
RGB Values(195, 195, 195)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 0%, 24%)
HSV/HSB Values(359°, 0%, 76%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#3C3C3C [Black Olive]
Closest Pantone®441 C
Closest RAL7035 [Light grey]
Complementary Color#C3C3C3 [Silver Sand]
#C3C3C3 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#C3C3C3
Desaturated#C3C3C3
Weighted Average (Most Common)#C3C3C3
Weighted Average (Luma)#C3C3C3
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DBDBDB

Hex #C3C3C3 Color Palettes

C3C3C3 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of C3C3C3. Complementary color is C3C3C3

Complementary Palette

The complement of #C3C3C3 is #C3C3C3 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 #C3C3C3 color is offered by #C3C3C3. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (C3C3C3, C3C3C3 and C3C3C3)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #C3C3C3 are #C3C3C3 and #C3C3C3, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C3C3C3 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (C3C3C3, C3C3C3 and C3C3C3)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C3C3C3 are #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand) and #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (C3C3C3, C3C3C3 and C3C3C3)

Triadic Palette

#C3C3C3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand) and #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand) along with #C3C3C3, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (C3C3C3, C3C3C3, C3C3C3 and C3C3C3)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #C3C3C3 has #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand), #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand) and #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand). 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.

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Square color palette with (C3C3C3, C3C3C3, C3C3C3 and C3C3C3)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #C3C3C3 contains #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand), #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand) and #C3C3C3 (Silver Sand). 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.

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Hex #C3C3C3 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #C3C3C3 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of C3C3C3 Color

Tints

  • Transparent CFCFCFCFCFCF
  • Transparent D5D5D5D5D5D5
  • Transparent DBDBDBDBDBDB
  • Transparent E1E1E1E1E1E1
  • Transparent E7E7E7E7E7E7
  • Transparent EDEDEDEDEDED
  • Transparent F3F3F3F3F3F3
  • Transparent F9F9F9F9F9F9

Tones

  • Transparent B6B6B6B6B6B6
  • Transparent AFAFAFAFAFAF
  • Transparent A8A8A8A8A8A8
  • Transparent A2A2A2A2A2A2
  • Transparent 9B9B9B9B9B9B
  • Transparent 949494949494
  • Transparent 8D8D8D8D8D8D
  • Transparent 878787878787

Shades

  • Transparent 9C9C9C9C9C9C
  • Transparent 898989898989
  • Transparent 757575757575
  • Transparent 626262626262
  • Transparent 4E4E4E4E4E4E
  • Transparent 3B3B3B3B3B3B
  • Transparent 272727272727
  • Transparent 141414141414

#C3C3C3 Color Patterns

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    #C3C3C3 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #C3C3C3 Leaves Pattern

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    #C3C3C3 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #C3C3C3 Trellis Pattern

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    #C3C3C3 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.