#C4C9BD Hex Code
Color Name: Argent
What is hex #C4C9BD Color?
The color name of hex code #C4C9BD is Argent. The RGB values are (196, 201, 189) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:6 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C4C9BD has a hue of 85°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #C4C9BD Color Codes
| Color Name | Argent |
| RGB Values | (196, 201, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 6%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (85°, 6%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3B3642 [Onyx] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5595 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C2BDC9 [Silver Sand] |
| #C4C9BD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C3C3C3 |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #C4C9BD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C4C9BD is #C2BDC9 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 #C4C9BD color is offered by #C2BDC9. 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 #C4C9BD are #BEC9BD and #C9C8BD, called Silver Sand and Pale Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C4C9BD 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 #C4C9BD are #BDBEC9 (Silver Sand) and #C8BDC9 (Lavender 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
#C4C9BD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BDC4C9 (Silver Sand) and #C9BDC4 (Pale Silver) along with #C4C9BD, 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 #C4C9BD has #BDC4C9 (Silver Sand), #C2BDC9 (Silver Sand) and #C9C2BD (Pale 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 #C4C9BD contains #BDC9C8 (Jet Stream), #C2BDC9 (Silver Sand) and #C9BDBE (Pale 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 #C4C9BD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C4C9BD 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 C4C9BD Color
Tints
D0D4CA- D6D9D1
- DCDFD7
- E2E4DE
- E7E9E5
- EDEFEB
- F3F4F2
- F9FAF8
Tones
- B6BAB1
- B0B3AB
- A9ACA5
- A2A59F
- 9B9D98
- 949692
- 8E8F8C
- 878786
Shades
- 9DA197
- 898D84
- 767971
- 62655F
- 4E504C
- 3B3C39
- 272826
- 141413
#C4C9BD Color Patterns
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#C4C9BD Gingham Checks
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#C4C9BD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C4C9BD Polka Dots Pattern
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#C4C9BD Honeycomb Pattern
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#C4C9BD Leaves Pattern
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#C4C9BD Houndstooth Pattern
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#C4C9BD Trellis Pattern
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#C4C9BD 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.
