#C5CAC0 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #C5CAC0 Color?
The color name of hex code #C5CAC0 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (197, 202, 192) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:5 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5CAC0 has a hue of 90°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #C5CAC0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (197, 202, 192) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 5%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (90°, 5%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3A353F [Onyx] |
| Closest Pantone® | 420 C |
| Closest RAL | 9018 [Papyrus white] |
| Complementary Color | #C5C0CA [Lavender Gray] |
| #C5CAC0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C5C5C5 |
| Desaturated | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #C5CAC0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5CAC0 is #C5C0CA which is called Lavender Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C5CAC0 color is offered by #C5C0CA. 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 #C5CAC0 are #C0CAC0 and #CACAC0, called Silver Sand and Pastel Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5CAC0 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 #C5CAC0 are #C0C0CA (Lavender Gray) and #CAC0CA (Lavender Gray). 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
#C5CAC0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C0C5CA (Lavender Gray) and #CAC0C5 (Pale Silver) along with #C5CAC0, 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 #C5CAC0 has #C0C5CA (Lavender Gray), #C5C0CA (Lavender Gray) and #CAC5C0 (Pale Silver). 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 #C5CAC0 contains #C0CACA (Jet Stream), #C5C0CA (Lavender Gray) and #CAC0C0 (Pale Silver). 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 #C5CAC0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5CAC0 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 C5CAC0 Color
Tints
D1D5CD- D6DAD3
- DCDFD9
- E2E5E0
- E8EAE6
- EEEFEC
- F3F4F2
- F9FAF9
Tones
- B7BBB3
- B0B4AD
- A9ACA6
- A3A5A0
- 9C9E9A
- 959693
- 8E8F8D
- 878786
Shades
- 9EA29A
- 8A8D86
- 767973
- 636560
- 4F514D
- 3B3D3A
- 272826
- 141413
#C5CAC0 Color Patterns
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#C5CAC0 Gingham Checks
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#C5CAC0 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5CAC0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5CAC0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5CAC0 Leaves Pattern
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#C5CAC0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5CAC0 Trellis Pattern
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#C5CAC0 Plaid Pattern
#C5CAC0 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
