#C9CED3 Hex Code
Color Name: American Silver
What is hex #C9CED3 Color?
The color name of hex code #C9CED3 is American Silver. The RGB values are (201, 206, 211) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:2 Y:0 K:17. In the HSV/HSB scale, #C9CED3 has a hue of 210°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 83%.
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 #C9CED3 Color Codes
| Color Name | American Silver |
| RGB Values | (201, 206, 211) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 2%, 0%, 17%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 5%, 83%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #36312C [Black Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 538 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #D3CEC9 [Pastel Gray] |
| #C9CED3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CECECE |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #C9CED3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #C9CED3 is #D3CEC9 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 #C9CED3 color is offered by #D3CEC9. 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 #C9CED3 are #C9C9D3 and #C9D3D3, called Chinese Silver and American Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #C9CED3 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 #C9CED3 are #D3C9C9 (Chinese Silver) and #D3D3C9 (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
#C9CED3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D3C9CE (American Silver) and #CED3C9 (Pastel Gray) along with #C9CED3, 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 #C9CED3 has #D3C9CE (American Silver), #D3CEC9 (Pastel Gray) and #C9D3CE (American 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 #C9CED3 contains #D3C9D3 (American Silver), #D3CEC9 (Pastel Gray) and #C9D3C9 (Chinese 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 #C9CED3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #C9CED3 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 C9CED3 Color
Tints
D4D8DC- D9DDE0
- DFE2E5
- E4E7E9
- E9EBED
- EFF0F2
- F4F5F6
- FAFAFB
Tones
- BABEC2
- B3B7BA
- ACAFB2
- A5A7AA
- 9D9FA1
- 969799
- 8F9091
- 878888
Shades
- A1A5A9
- 8D9094
- 797C7F
- 65676A
- 505254
- 3C3E3F
- 28292A
- 141515
#C9CED3 Color Patterns
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#C9CED3 Gingham Checks
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#C9CED3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#C9CED3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#C9CED3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#C9CED3 Leaves Pattern
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#C9CED3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#C9CED3 Trellis Pattern
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#C9CED3 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.
