#C5DCDF Hex Code
Color Name: Columbia Blue
What is hex #C5DCDF Color?
The color name of hex code #C5DCDF is Columbia Blue. The RGB values are (197, 220, 223) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:1 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C5DCDF has a hue of 187°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #C5DCDF Color Codes
| Color Name | Columbia Blue |
| RGB Values | (197, 220, 223) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 1%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 12%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #3A2320 [Temptress] |
| Closest Pantone® | 643 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #DFC8C5 [Dust Storm] |
| #C5DCDF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D5D5D5 |
| Desaturated | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D5D5D5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D7D7D7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E5E5E5 |
Hex #C5DCDF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C5DCDF is #DFC8C5 which is called Dust Storm. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C5DCDF color is offered by #DFC8C5. 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 #C5DCDF are #C5CFDF and #C5DFD5, called Light Periwinkle and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C5DCDF 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 #C5DCDF are #DFC5CF (Dust Storm) and #DFD5C5 (Bone). 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
#C5DCDF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DFC5DC (Thistle) and #DCDFC5 (Bone) along with #C5DCDF, 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 #C5DCDF has #DFC5DC (Thistle), #DFC8C5 (Dust Storm) and #C5DFC8 (Jet Stream). 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 #C5DCDF contains #D5C5DF (Languid Lavender), #DFC8C5 (Dust Storm) and #CFDFC5 (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 #C5DCDF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C5DCDF 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 C5DCDF Color
Tints
D1E3E5- D6E7E9
- DCEAEC
- E2EEEF
- E8F1F2
- EEF5F5
- F3F8F9
- F9FCFC
Tones
- B7CACC
- B0C0C3
- A9B7B9
- A3AEB0
- 9CA5A6
- 959C9D
- 8E9293
- 87898A
Shades
- 9EB0B2
- 8A9A9C
- 768486
- 636E70
- 4F5859
- 3B4243
- 272C2D
- 141616
#C5DCDF Color Patterns
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#C5DCDF Gingham Checks
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#C5DCDF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C5DCDF Polka Dots Pattern
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#C5DCDF Honeycomb Pattern
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#C5DCDF Leaves Pattern
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#C5DCDF Houndstooth Pattern
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#C5DCDF Trellis Pattern
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#C5DCDF Plaid Pattern
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