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Shiny Gray Color

HEX #C7C6C6 / RGB (199, 198, 198)

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What is Shiny Gray Color?

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Shiny Gray has the hex code #C7C6C6. The equivalent RGB values are (199, 198, 198), which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:1 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, Shiny Gray has a hue of 0°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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.

Shiny Gray color is not included in the web list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, shiny gray can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Shiny Gray Color Codes

Hex Code#C7C6C6
RGB Values(199, 198, 198)
CMYK Values(0%, 1%, 1%, 22%)
HSV/HSB Values(0°, 1%, 78%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#383939 [Onyx]
Closest Pantone®420 C
Closest RAL7047 [Telegrey 4]
Complementary Color#C6C7C7 [Chinese Silver]
Shiny Gray Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#C6C6C6
Desaturated#C7C7C7
Weighted Average (Most Common)#C6C6C6
Weighted Average (Luma)#C6C6C6
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DDDDDD

Shiny Gray Color Palettes

Shiny Gray is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of C7C6C6. Complementary color is C6C7C7

Complementary Palette

The complement of Shiny Gray is Chinese Silver with the hex code #C6C7C7. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #C7C6C6 color is offered by #C6C7C7. 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 (C7C6C6, C7C7C6 and C7C6C7)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Shiny Gray (#C7C6C6) are Chinese Silver (#C7C7C6) and Chinese Silver (#C7C6C7). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Shiny Gray 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (C7C6C6, C6C7C7 and C6C7C7)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Shiny Gray (#C7C6C6) are #C6C7C7 (Chinese Silver) and #C6C7C7 (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 (C7C6C6, C6C7C6 and C6C6C7)

Triadic Palette

Shiny Gray triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C6C7C6 (Chinese Silver) and #C6C6C7 (Lavender Gray) along with #C7C6C6 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 (C7C6C6, C6C7C6, C6C7C7 and C7C6C7)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Shiny Gray has four colors - #C6C7C6 (Chinese Silver), #C6C7C7 (Chinese Silver) and #C7C6C7 (Chinese Silver) in addition to the base color (#C7C6C6). 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.

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Square color palette with (C7C6C6, C7C7C6, C6C7C7 and C7C6C7)

Square Palette

Shiny Gray square color palette has #C7C7C6 (Chinese Silver), #C6C7C7 (Chinese Silver) and #C7C6C7 (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

Shiny Gray Color Rainbow Palette

Our Shiny Gray 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of Shiny Gray Color

Tints

  • Transparent D2D1D1D2D1D1
  • Transparent D8D7D7D8D7D7
  • Transparent DDDDDDDDDDDD
  • Transparent E3E3E3E3E3E3
  • Transparent E9E8E8E9E8E8
  • Transparent EEEEEEEEEEEE
  • Transparent F4F4F4F4F4F4
  • Transparent F9F9F9F9F9F9

Tones

  • Transparent B9B8B8B9B8B8
  • Transparent B2B1B1B2B1B1
  • Transparent ABAAAAABAAAA
  • Transparent A4A3A3A4A3A3
  • Transparent 9C9C9C9C9C9C
  • Transparent 959595959595
  • Transparent 8E8E8E8E8E8E
  • Transparent 878787878787

Shades

  • Transparent 9F9E9E9F9E9E
  • Transparent 8B8B8B8B8B8B
  • Transparent 777777777777
  • Transparent 646363646363
  • Transparent 504F4F504F4F
  • Transparent 3C3B3B3C3B3B
  • Transparent 282828282828
  • Transparent 141414141414

Shiny Gray Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Shiny Gray Plaid Pattern


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