#C5C5C2 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #C5C5C2 Color?
The color name of hex code #C5C5C2 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (197, 197, 194) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:2 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5C5C2 has a hue of 60°, 2% 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 #C5C5C2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (197, 197, 194) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 2%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 2%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3A3A3D [Onyx] |
| Closest Pantone® | 420 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C2C2C5 [Silver Sand] |
| #C5C5C2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #C5C5C2 Color Palettes
C5C5C2 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5C5C2 is #C2C2C5 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 #C5C5C2 color is offered by #C2C2C5. 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 #C5C5C2 are #C4C5C2 and #C5C4C2, called Silver Sand and Argent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5C5C2 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 #C5C5C2 are #C2C4C5 (Silver Sand) and #C4C2C5 (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.
Triadic Palette
#C5C5C2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C2C5C5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C2C5 (Silver Sand) along with #C5C5C2, 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 #C5C5C2 has #C2C5C5 (Silver Sand), #C2C2C5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C2C2 (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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #C5C5C2 contains #C2C5C4 (Silver Sand), #C2C2C5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C2C4 (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.
Hex #C5C5C2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5C5C2 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 C5C5C2 Color
Tints
D1D1CE- D6D6D4
- DCDCDA
- E2E2E1
- E8E8E7
- EEEEED
- F3F3F3
- F9F9F9
Tones
- B7B7B5
- B0B0AE
- A9A9A8
- A3A3A1
- 9C9C9A
- 959594
- 8E8E8D
- 878787
Shades
- 9E9E9B
- 8A8A88
- 767674
- 636361
- 4F4F4E
- 3B3B3A
- 272727
- 141413
#C5C5C2 Color Patterns
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#C5C5C2 Gingham Checks
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#C5C5C2 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5C5C2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5C5C2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5C5C2 Leaves Pattern
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#C5C5C2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5C5C2 Trellis Pattern
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#C5C5C2 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.
