#C5AFBE Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #C5AFBE Color?
The color name of hex code #C5AFBE is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (197, 175, 190) which means it is composed of
35% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:11 Y:4 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5AFBE has a hue of 319°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #C5AFBE Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (197, 175, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 11%, 4%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (319°, 11%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #3A5041 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5225 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #AFC5B6 [Ash Gray] |
| #C5AFBE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #C5AFBE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5AFBE is #AFC5B6 which is called Ash Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C5AFBE color is offered by #AFC5B6. 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 #C5AFBE are #C5AFB3 and #C1AFC5, called Black Shadows and Lilac, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5AFBE 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 #C5AFBE are #B3C5AF (Ash Gray) and #AFC5C1 (Opal). 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
#C5AFBE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BEC5AF (Ash Gray) and #AFBEC5 (Opal) along with #C5AFBE, 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 #C5AFBE has #BEC5AF (Ash Gray), #AFC5B6 (Ash Gray) and #B6AFC5 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #C5AFBE contains #C5C1AF (Pale Silver), #AFC5B6 (Ash Gray) and #AFB3C5 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #C5AFBE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5AFBE 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 C5AFBE Color
Tints
D1BFCB- D6C7D2
- DCCFD8
- E2D7DF
- E8DFE5
- EEE7EC
- F3EFF2
- F9F7F9
Tones
- B7A6B2
- B0A1AB
- A99CA5
- A3989F
- 9C9399
- 958E93
- 8E898C
- 878586
Shades
- 9E8C98
- 8A7B85
- 766972
- 63585F
- 4F464C
- 3B3539
- 272326
- 141213
#C5AFBE Color Patterns
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#C5AFBE Gingham Checks
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#C5AFBE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5AFBE Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5AFBE Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5AFBE Leaves Pattern
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#C5AFBE Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5AFBE Trellis Pattern
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#C5AFBE 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.
