What is Light Gray CMYK Color?
Light Gray CMYK values are (0, 0, 0, 20) which means it has 20 of black and 0 of the rest (cyan, magenta and yellow). The closest hex code of the color is #D1D3D4 with RGB equivalent values (209, 211, 212). The CMYK system is the backbone of the color printing technology found in both large industrial and small desktop printers. Colors are created using only four inks - cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y) and black (K).
Please understand that the hex code of the light gray CMYK mentioned on this page is only an approximation. Hexadecimal and RGB color values are for screen and digital media while the CMYK model is used for printing and, therefore, the conversion of one to another is not perfect.
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Light Gray CMYK Color Codes
Hex Code | #D1D3D4 |
RGB Values | (209, 211, 212) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 0%, 20%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (200°, 1%, 83%) |
Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
Inverse Color | #2E2C2B [Pine Tree] |
Closest Pantone® | 427 C |
Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
Complementary Color | #D4D2D1 [Light Gray] |
Light Gray CMYK Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #D3D3D3 |
Desaturated | #D3D3D3 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D3D3D3 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #D3D3D3 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Light Gray CMYK Color Palettes
Light Gray CMYK is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.Complementary Palette
The complement of Light Gray CMYK is Light Gray with the hex code #D4D2D1. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D1D3D4 color is offered by #D4D2D1. 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 Light Gray CMYK (#D1D3D4) are Light Gray (#D1D2D4) and Light Gray (#D1D4D4). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Light Gray CMYK with a 30° separation on either side. 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 Light Gray CMYK (#D1D3D4) are #D4D1D2 (Light Gray) and #D4D4D1 (Light 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
Light Gray CMYK triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D4D1D3 (Light Gray) and #D3D4D1 (Light Gray) along with #D1D3D4 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 Light Gray CMYK has four colors - #D4D1D3 (Light Gray), #D4D2D1 (Light Gray) and #D1D4D2 (Light Gray) in addition to the base color (#D1D3D4). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
Light Gray CMYK square color palette has #D4D1D4 (Light Gray), #D4D2D1 (Light Gray) and #D2D4D1 (Light 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.
Light Gray CMYK Color Rainbow Palette
Our Light Gray CMYK rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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 Light Gray CMYK Color
Tints
- DADCDD
- DFE0E1
- E3E5E5
- E8E9EA
- EDEDEE
- F1F2F2
- F6F6F6
- FAFBFB
Tones
- C1C2C3
- B9BABB
- B1B2B2
- A9AAAA
- A0A1A2
- 989999
- 909191
- 888888
Shades
- A7A9AA
- 929494
- 7D7F7F
- 696A6A
- 545455
- 3F3F40
- 2A2A2A
- 151515
Light Gray CMYK Color Patterns
Light Gray CMYK Color Interior Ideas
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