#D3C9CD Hex Code
Color Name: American Silver
What is hex #D3C9CD Color?
The color name of hex code #D3C9CD is American Silver. The RGB values are (211, 201, 205) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:3 K:17. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D3C9CD has a hue of 336°, 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 #D3C9CD Color Codes
| Color Name | American Silver |
| RGB Values | (211, 201, 205) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 3%, 17%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (336°, 5%, 83%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #2C3632 [Gunmetal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7632 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #C9D3CF [American Silver] |
| #D3C9CD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CECECE |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DFDFDF |
Hex #D3C9CD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D3C9CD is #C9D3CF which is called American Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D3C9CD color is offered by #C9D3CF. 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 #D3C9CD are #D3CAC9 and #D3C9D2, called Chinese Silver and American Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D3C9CD 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 #D3C9CD are #C9D3CA (Chinese Silver) and #C9D2D3 (American 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.
Triadic Palette
#D3C9CD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CDD3C9 (Pastel Gray) and #C9CDD3 (American Silver) along with #D3C9CD, 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 #D3C9CD has #CDD3C9 (Pastel Gray), #C9D3CF (American Silver) and #CFC9D3 (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 #D3C9CD contains #D2D3C9 (Pastel Gray), #C9D3CF (American Silver) and #CAC9D3 (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 #D3C9CD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D3C9CD 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 D3C9CD Color
Tints
DCD4D7- E0D9DC
- E5DFE1
- E9E4E6
- EDE9EB
- F2EFF0
- F6F4F5
- FBFAFA
Tones
- C2BABE
- BAB3B6
- B2ACAE
- AAA5A7
- A19D9F
- 999697
- 918F8F
- 888788
Shades
- A9A1A4
- 948D90
- 7F797B
- 6A6567
- 545052
- 3F3C3E
- 2A2829
- 151415
#D3C9CD Color Patterns
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#D3C9CD 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.
