#C5CECF Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Silver
What is hex #C5CECF Color?
The color name of hex code #C5CECF is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (197, 206, 207) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:1 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5CECF has a hue of 186°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #C5CECF Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Silver |
| RGB Values | (197, 206, 207) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 1%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (186°, 5%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3A3130 [Black Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5455 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #CFC6C5 [Pastel Gray] |
| #C5CECF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #C5CECF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5CECF is #CFC6C5 which is called Pastel Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C5CECF color is offered by #CFC6C5. 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 #C5CECF are #C5C9CF and #C5CFCB, called Lavender Gray and Chinese Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5CECF 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 #C5CECF are #CFC5C9 (Chinese Silver) and #CFCBC5 (Pastel 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
#C5CECF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CFC5CE (Chinese Silver) and #CECFC5 (Pastel Gray) along with #C5CECF, 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 #C5CECF has #CFC5CE (Chinese Silver), #CFC6C5 (Pastel Gray) and #C5CFC6 (Chinese 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 #C5CECF contains #CBC5CF (Lavender Gray), #CFC6C5 (Pastel Gray) and #C9CFC5 (Pastel Gray). 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 #C5CECF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5CECF 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 C5CECF Color
Tints
D1D8D9- D6DDDD
- DCE2E2
- E2E7E7
- E8EBEC
- EEF0F1
- F3F5F5
- F9FAFA
Tones
- B7BEBF
- B0B7B7
- A9AFAF
- A3A7A8
- 9C9FA0
- 959798
- 8E9090
- 878888
Shades
- 9EA5A6
- 8A9091
- 767C7C
- 636768
- 4F5253
- 3B3E3E
- 272929
- 141515
#C5CECF Color Patterns
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#C5CECF Gingham Checks
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#C5CECF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5CECF Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5CECF Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5CECF Leaves Pattern
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#C5CECF Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5CECF Trellis Pattern
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#C5CECF 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.
