#CEC5C5 Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Silver
What is hex #CEC5C5 Color?
The color name of hex code #CEC5C5 is Chinese Silver. The RGB values are (206, 197, 197) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:4 Y:4 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CEC5C5 has a hue of 0°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #CEC5C5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Silver |
| RGB Values | (206, 197, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 4%, 4%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 4%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #313A3A [Outer Space (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 434 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #C5CECE [Chinese Silver] |
| #CEC5C5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C8C8C8 |
| Desaturated | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #CEC5C5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CEC5C5 is #C5CECE 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 #CEC5C5 color is offered by #C5CECE. 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 #CEC5C5 are #CECAC5 and #CEC5CA, called Pastel Gray and Chinese Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CEC5C5 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 #CEC5C5 are #C5CECA (Chinese Silver) and #C5CACE (Lavender 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
#CEC5C5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C5CEC5 (Chinese Silver) and #C5C5CE (Lavender Gray) along with #CEC5C5, 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 #CEC5C5 has #C5CEC5 (Chinese Silver), #C5CECE (Chinese Silver) and #CEC5CE (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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #CEC5C5 contains #CACEC5 (Pastel Gray), #C5CECE (Chinese Silver) and #CAC5CE (Lavender 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 #CEC5C5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CEC5C5 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 CEC5C5 Color
Tints
D8D1D1- DDD6D6
- E2DCDC
- E7E2E2
- EBE8E8
- F0EEEE
- F5F3F3
- FAF9F9
Tones
- BEB7B7
- B7B0B0
- AFA9A9
- A7A3A3
- 9F9C9C
- 979595
- 908E8E
- 888787
Shades
- A59E9E
- 908A8A
- 7C7676
- 676363
- 524F4F
- 3E3B3B
- 292727
- 151414
#CEC5C5 Color Patterns
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#CEC5C5 Gingham Checks
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#CEC5C5 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CEC5C5 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CEC5C5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CEC5C5 Leaves Pattern
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#CEC5C5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CEC5C5 Trellis Pattern
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#CEC5C5 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.
