#C990CC Hex Code
Color Name: Light Grayish Magenta
What is hex #C990CC Color?
The color name of hex code #C990CC is Light Grayish Magenta. The RGB values are (201, 144, 204) which means it is composed of
37% red, 26% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:29 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C990CC has a hue of 297°, 29% 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 #C990CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Grayish Magenta |
| RGB Values | (201, 144, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 29%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (297°, 29%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #366F33 [Japanese Laurel] |
| Closest Pantone® | 514 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #93CC90 [Dark Sea Green] |
| #C990CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B7B7B7 |
| Desaturated | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C9C9C9 |
Hex #C990CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C990CC is #93CC90 which is called Dark Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C990CC color is offered by #93CC90. 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 #C990CC are #CC90B1 and #AB90CC, called Middle Purple and Light Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C990CC 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 #C990CC are #B1CC90 (Laurel Green) and #90CCAB (Eton Blue). 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
#C990CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCC990 (Medium Spring Bud) and #90CCC9 (Middle Blue Green) along with #C990CC, 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 #C990CC has #CCC990 (Medium Spring Bud), #93CC90 (Dark Sea Green) and #9093CC (Ceil). 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 #C990CC contains #CCAB90 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)), #93CC90 (Dark Sea Green) and #90B1CC (Ceil). 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 #C990CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C990CC 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 C990CC Color
Tints
D4A6D6- D9B1DB
- DFBCE0
- E4C8E6
- E9D3EB
- EFDEF0
- F4E9F5
- FAF4FA
Tones
- BA8DBD
- B38BB5
- AC8AAE
- A588A6
- 9D869E
- 968597
- 8F838F
- 878288
Shades
- A173A3
- 8D658F
- 79567A
- 654866
- 503A52
- 3C2B3D
- 281D29
- 140E14
#C990CC Color Patterns
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#C990CC Gingham Checks
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#C990CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#C990CC Leaves Pattern
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#C990CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#C990CC Trellis Pattern
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#C990CC 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.
