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#CDC9C9 Hex Code

Color Name: Chinese Silver

What is hex #CDC9C9 Color?

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The color name of hex code #CDC9C9 is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (205, 201, 201) which means it is composed of 34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:2 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CDC9C9 has a hue of 0°, 2% 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 #CDC9C9 Color Codes

Color NameChinese Silver
RGB Values(205, 201, 201)
CMYK Values(0%, 2%, 2%, 20%)
HSV/HSB Values(0°, 2%, 80%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#323636 [Jet]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 3 C
Closest RAL7047 [Telegrey 4]
Complementary Color#C9CDCD [Chinese Silver]
#CDC9C9 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#CACACA
Desaturated#CBCBCB
Weighted Average (Most Common)#CACACA
Weighted Average (Luma)#CACACA
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DFDFDF

Hex #CDC9C9 Color Palettes

CDC9C9 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of CDC9C9. Complementary color is C9CDCD

Complementary Palette

The complement of #CDC9C9 is #C9CDCD which is called Chinese Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CDC9C9 color is offered by #C9CDCD. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (CDC9C9, CDCBC9 and CDC9CB)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #CDC9C9 are #CDCBC9 and #CDC9CB, called Chinese Silver and Chinese Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CDC9C9 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (CDC9C9, C9CDCB and C9CBCD)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #CDC9C9 are #C9CDCB (Chinese Silver) and #C9CBCD (Chinese Silver). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (CDC9C9, C9CDC9 and C9C9CD)

Triadic Palette

#CDC9C9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C9CDC9 (Chinese Silver) and #C9C9CD (Chinese Silver) along with #CDC9C9, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (CDC9C9, C9CDC9, C9CDCD and CDC9CD)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #CDC9C9 has #C9CDC9 (Chinese Silver), #C9CDCD (Chinese Silver) and #CDC9CD (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.

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Square color palette with (CDC9C9, CBCDC9, C9CDCD and CBC9CD)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #CDC9C9 contains #CBCDC9 (Chinese Silver), #C9CDCD (Chinese Silver) and #CBC9CD (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.

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Rainbow color

Hex #CDC9C9 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #CDC9C9 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of CDC9C9 Color

Tints

  • Transparent D7D4D4D7D4D4
  • Transparent DCD9D9DCD9D9
  • Transparent E1DFDFE1DFDF
  • Transparent E6E4E4E6E4E4
  • Transparent EBE9E9EBE9E9
  • Transparent F0EFEFF0EFEF
  • Transparent F5F4F4F5F4F4
  • Transparent FAFAFAFAFAFA

Tones

  • Transparent BEBABABEBABA
  • Transparent B6B3B3B6B3B3
  • Transparent AEACACAEACAC
  • Transparent A7A5A5A7A5A5
  • Transparent 9F9D9D9F9D9D
  • Transparent 979696979696
  • Transparent 8F8F8F8F8F8F
  • Transparent 888787888787

Shades

  • Transparent A4A1A1A4A1A1
  • Transparent 908D8D908D8D
  • Transparent 7B79797B7979
  • Transparent 676565676565
  • Transparent 525050525050
  • Transparent 3E3C3C3E3C3C
  • Transparent 292828292828
  • Transparent 151414151414

#CDC9C9 Color Patterns

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    #CDC9C9 Gingham Checks

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    #CDC9C9 Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #CDC9C9 Polka Dots Pattern

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    #CDC9C9 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #CDC9C9 Leaves Pattern

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    #CDC9C9 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #CDC9C9 Trellis Pattern

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    #CDC9C9 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.