#C8A5CB Hex Code
Color Name: Lilac
What is hex #C8A5CB Color?
The color name of hex code #C8A5CB is Lilac. The RGB values are (200, 165, 203) which means it is composed of
35% red, 29% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:19 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C8A5CB has a hue of 295°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #C8A5CB Color Codes
| Color Name | Lilac |
| RGB Values | (200, 165, 203) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 19%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (295°, 19%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #375A34 [Deep Moss Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 257 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A8CBA5 [Cambridge Blue] |
| #C8A5CB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #C8A5CB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C8A5CB is #A8CBA5 which is called Cambridge Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C8A5CB color is offered by #A8CBA5. 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 #C8A5CB are #CBA5BB and #B5A5CB, called Lilac and Light Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C8A5CB 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 #C8A5CB are #BBCBA5 (Ash Gray) and #A5CBB5 (Opal). 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
#C8A5CB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CBC8A5 (Dark Vanilla) and #A5CBC8 (Pastel Blue) along with #C8A5CB, 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 #C8A5CB has #CBC8A5 (Dark Vanilla), #A8CBA5 (Cambridge Blue) and #A5A8CB (Wild Blue Yonder). 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 #C8A5CB contains #CBB5A5 (Dark Vanilla), #A8CBA5 (Cambridge Blue) and #A5BBCB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #C8A5CB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C8A5CB 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 C8A5CB Color
Tints
D3B7D5- D9C0DB
- DEC9E0
- E4D2E5
- E9DBEA
- EFE4EF
- F4EDF5
- FAF6FA
Tones
- BA9EBC
- B29AB5
- AB96AD
- A493A6
- 9D8F9E
- 968B97
- 8E878F
- 878488
Shades
- A084A2
- 8C748E
- 78637A
- 645366
- 504251
- 3C323D
- 282129
- 141114
#C8A5CB Color Patterns
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#C8A5CB Gingham Checks
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#C8A5CB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C8A5CB Polka Dots Pattern
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#C8A5CB Honeycomb Pattern
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#C8A5CB Leaves Pattern
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#C8A5CB Houndstooth Pattern
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#C8A5CB Trellis Pattern
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#C8A5CB 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.
