#C4E6EC Hex Code
Color Name: Columbia Blue
What is hex #C4E6EC Color?
The color name of hex code #C4E6EC is Columbia Blue. The RGB values are (196, 230, 236) which means it is composed of
30% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:3 Y:0 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C4E6EC has a hue of 189°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
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.
Download Columbia Blue Solid Color Background
Hex #C4E6EC Color Codes
| Color Name | Columbia Blue |
| RGB Values | (196, 230, 236) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 3%, 0%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (189°, 17%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCFFFF |
| Inverse Color | #3B1913 [Dark Sienna] |
| Closest Pantone® | 545 C |
| Closest RAL | 9003 [Signal white] |
| Complementary Color | #ECCAC4 [Dust Storm] |
| #C4E6EC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DDDDDD |
| Desaturated | #D8D8D8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DFDFDF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E9E9E9 |
Hex #C4E6EC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C4E6EC is #ECCAC4 which is called Dust Storm. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C4E6EC color is offered by #ECCAC4. 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 #C4E6EC are #C4D2EC and #C4ECDE, called Periwinkle (Crayola) and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C4E6EC 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 #C4E6EC are #ECC4D2 (Queen Pink) and #ECDEC4 (Pearl). 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
#C4E6EC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ECC4E6 (Classic Rose) and #E6ECC4 (Pale Spring Bud) along with #C4E6EC, 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 #C4E6EC has #ECC4E6 (Classic Rose), #ECCAC4 (Dust Storm) and #C4ECCA (Tea Green). 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 #C4E6EC contains #DEC4EC (Soap), #ECCAC4 (Dust Storm) and #D2ECC4 (Tea Green). 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 #C4E6EC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C4E6EC 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 C4E6EC Color
Tints
D0EBF0- D6EEF2
- DCF0F4
- E2F3F6
- E7F5F7
- EDF8F9
- F3FAFB
- F9FDFD
Tones
- B6D2D6
- B0C7CC
- A9BDC1
- A2B3B6
- 9BA9AB
- 949FA0
- 8E9496
- 878A8B
Shades
- 9DB8BD
- 89A1A5
- 768A8E
- 627376
- 4E5C5E
- 3B4547
- 272E2F
- 141718
#C4E6EC Color Patterns
-
#C4E6EC Gingham Checks
-
#C4E6EC Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#C4E6EC Polka Dots Pattern
-
#C4E6EC Honeycomb Pattern
-
#C4E6EC Leaves Pattern
-
#C4E6EC Houndstooth Pattern
-
#C4E6EC Trellis Pattern
-
#C4E6EC Plaid Pattern
#C4E6EC Color Interior Ideas
#C4E6EC Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#C4E6EC Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#C4E6EC Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#C4E6EC Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
