#C5C6AB Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Vanilla
What is hex #C5C6AB Color?
The color name of hex code #C5C6AB is Dark Vanilla. The RGB values are (197, 198, 171) which means it is composed of
35% red, 35% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:14 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5C6AB has a hue of 62°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #C5C6AB Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Vanilla |
| RGB Values | (197, 198, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 14%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (62°, 14%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #3A3954 [Jacarta] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5803 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #ACABC6 [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #C5C6AB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #C5C6AB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5C6AB is #ACABC6 which is called Cadet Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C5C6AB color is offered by #ACABC6. 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 #C5C6AB are #B8C6AB and #C6BAAB, called Ash Gray and Dark Vanilla, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5C6AB 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 #C5C6AB are #ABB8C6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BAABC6 (Lilac). 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
#C5C6AB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABC5C6 (Pastel Blue) and #C6ABC5 (Lilac) along with #C5C6AB, 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 #C5C6AB has #ABC5C6 (Pastel Blue), #ACABC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C6ACAB (Silver Pink). 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 #C5C6AB contains #ABC6BA (Opal), #ACABC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C6ABB8 (Black Shadows). 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 #C5C6AB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5C6AB 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 C5C6AB Color
Tints
D1D1BC- D6D7C4
- DCDDCD
- E2E3D5
- E8E8DD
- EEEEE6
- F3F4EE
- F9F9F7
Tones
- B7B8A2
- B0B19E
- A9AA9A
- A3A396
- 9C9C91
- 95958D
- 8E8E89
- 878784
Shades
- 9E9E89
- 8A8B78
- 767767
- 636356
- 4F4F44
- 3B3B33
- 272822
- 141411
#C5C6AB Color Patterns
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#C5C6AB Gingham Checks
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#C5C6AB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5C6AB Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5C6AB Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5C6AB Leaves Pattern
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#C5C6AB Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5C6AB Trellis Pattern
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#C5C6AB 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.
