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#C5C6C6 Hex Code

Color Name: Silver Sand

What is hex #C5C6C6 Color?

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The color name of hex code #C5C6C6 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (197, 198, 198) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5C6C6 has a hue of 180°, 1% 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 #C5C6C6 Color Codes

Color NameSilver Sand
RGB Values(197, 198, 198)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 0%, 22%)
HSV/HSB Values(180°, 1%, 78%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#3A3939 [Black Olive]
Closest Pantone®420 C
Closest RAL7035 [Light grey]
Complementary Color#C6C5C5 [Silver Sand]
#C5C6C6 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#C6C6C6
Desaturated#C6C6C6
Weighted Average (Most Common)#C6C6C6
Weighted Average (Luma)#C6C6C6
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DDDDDD

Hex #C5C6C6 Color Palettes

C5C6C6 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of C5C6C6. Complementary color is C6C5C5

Complementary Palette

The complement of #C5C6C6 is #C6C5C5 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 #C5C6C6 color is offered by #C6C5C5. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (C5C6C6, C5C6C6 and C5C6C6)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #C5C6C6 are #C5C6C6 and #C5C6C6, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5C6C6 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (C5C6C6, C6C5C6 and C6C6C5)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #C5C6C6 are #C6C5C6 (Silver Sand) and #C6C6C5 (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.

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Triadic color palette with (C5C6C6, C6C5C6 and C6C6C5)

Triadic Palette

#C5C6C6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C6C5C6 (Silver Sand) and #C6C6C5 (Silver Sand) along with #C5C6C6, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (C5C6C6, C6C5C6, C6C5C5 and C5C6C5)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #C5C6C6 has #C6C5C6 (Silver Sand), #C6C5C5 (Silver Sand) and #C5C6C5 (Silver Sand). 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.

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Square color palette with (C5C6C6, C6C5C6, C6C5C5 and C6C6C5)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #C5C6C6 contains #C6C5C6 (Silver Sand), #C6C5C5 (Silver Sand) and #C6C6C5 (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.

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Rainbow color

Hex #C5C6C6 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #C5C6C6 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of C5C6C6 Color

Tints

  • Transparent D1D1D1D1D1D1
  • Transparent D6D7D7D6D7D7
  • Transparent DCDDDDDCDDDD
  • Transparent E2E3E3E2E3E3
  • Transparent E8E8E8E8E8E8
  • Transparent EEEEEEEEEEEE
  • Transparent F3F4F4F3F4F4
  • Transparent F9F9F9F9F9F9

Tones

  • Transparent B7B8B8B7B8B8
  • Transparent B0B1B1B0B1B1
  • Transparent A9AAAAA9AAAA
  • Transparent A3A3A3A3A3A3
  • Transparent 9C9C9C9C9C9C
  • Transparent 959595959595
  • Transparent 8E8E8E8E8E8E
  • Transparent 878787878787

Shades

  • Transparent 9E9E9E9E9E9E
  • Transparent 8A8B8B8A8B8B
  • Transparent 767777767777
  • Transparent 636363636363
  • Transparent 4F4F4F4F4F4F
  • Transparent 3B3B3B3B3B3B
  • Transparent 272828272828
  • Transparent 141414141414

#C5C6C6 Color Patterns

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    #C5C6C6 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #C5C6C6 Trellis Pattern

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    #C5C6C6 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.