#C9CAE4 Hex Color Code

#C9CAE4

The Hexadecimal Color #C9CAE4 is a contrast shade of Light Gray. #C9CAE4 RGB value is rgb(201, 202, 228). RGB Color Model of #C9CAE4 consists of 78% red, 79% green and 89% blue. HSL color Mode of #C9CAE4 has 238°(degrees) Hue, 33% Saturation and 84% Lightness. #C9CAE4 color has an wavelength of 470.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #C9CAE4 is #CCCCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #C9CAE4 is #CCD. The Closest Color to #C9CAE4 is #D3D3D3. Official Name of #C9CAE4 Hex Code is Periwinkle Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #C9CAE4 is 12 Cyan 11 Magenta 0 Yellow 11 Black and #C9CAE4 CMY is 12, 11, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #C9CAE4 is hsl(238,33,84, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(238, 12, 89). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #C9CAE4 is 59.21, 60.26, 81.9.
Hex8 Value of #C9CAE4 is #C9CAE4FF. Decimal Value of #C9CAE4 is 13224676 and Octal Value of #C9CAE4 is 62345344. Binary Value of #C9CAE4 is 11001001, 11001010, 11100100 and Android of #C9CAE4 is 4291414756 / 0xffc9cae4. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #C9CAE4 is 0.294, 0.299, 0.299 and YIQ Color Space of #C9CAE4 is 204.665, -8.9497, 7.8797. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #C9CAE4 is 55.98, 61.13, 81.54. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #C9CAE4 is 81.98, 4.7, -12.96. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #C9CAE4 is 81.98, -2.04, -20.99. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #C9CAE4 is 81.98, 13.79, 289.93. Hunter Lab variable of #C9CAE4 is 77.63, 0.3, -8.21.

#C9CAE4 - Periwinkle Gray Color Image
#C9CAE4 - Periwinkle Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #C9CAE4

RGB Percentages of #C9CAE4

78%
79%
89%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #C9CAE4

78.82%
79.2%
89.41%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #C9CAE4

12%
11%
0%
11%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #C9CAE4

To get 25% Saturated #C9CAE4 Color, you need to convert the hex color #C9CAE4 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #C9CAE4 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #C9CAE4

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #C9CAE4

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #C9CAE4

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #C9CAE4 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #C9CAE4 to it's the darkest color.

#C9CAE4 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(201, 202, 228)
RGB Percent 78%, 79%, 89%
RYB 201.0, 201.96, 228.0
CMYK 12, 11, 0, 11
CMY 12, 11, 0
HSL hsl(238, 33%, 84%)
HSLA hsl(238, 33%, 84%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(238, 12, 89)
XYZ 59.21, 60.26, 81.9
Hex8 Value #C9CAE4FF
Decimal Value 13224676
Octal Value 62345344
Binary Value 11001001,11001010,11100100
Android 4291414756 / 0xffc9cae4
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(238, 33%, 84%)
xyY 0.294, 0.299, 60.259
YIQ 204.665, -8.9497, 7.8797
LMS 55.98, 61.13, 81.54
CieLAB 81.98, 4.7, -12.96
CieLUV : LCHuv 81.98, -2.04, -20.99
CieLCH : LCHab 81.98, 13.79, 289.93
Hunter Lab 77.63, 0.3, -8.21
YUV 204.665, 11.48, -3.22
YDbDr 204.665, 35.11, 6.98
YCbCr 191.77, 139.57, 125.7
YCoCg 208.25, 214.5, -6.25
YPbPr 204.66, 13.17, -2.61
Munsell Color System 12967.56 54.40/269.67

#C9CAE4 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#C9CAE4 as Background:

The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.

Zig Ziglar
<p style="background: #C9CAE4">…</p>

#C9CAE4 as Text Color:

The lover knows much more about absolute good and universal beauty than any logician or theologian, unless the latter, too, be lovers in disguise.

George Santayana
<p style="color: #C9CAE4">…</p>

#C9CAE4 as Text Shadow:

Your mother died to save you. If there is one thing Voldemort cannot understand, it is love. Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves it's own mark. To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.

J. K. Rowling
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #C9CAE4">…</p>

#C9CAE4 as Linear Gradient:

But when a young lady is to be a heroine, the perverseness of forty surrounding families cannot prevent her. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way.

Jane Austen
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #C9CAE4)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #C9CAE4?

RGB Value for #C9CAE4 is rgb(201, 202, 228).

What is the RGB percentage of #C9CAE4?

RGB percentage for #C9CAE4 is 78% Red 79% Green 89% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #C9CAE4?

CMYK Color Model of #C9CAE4 is 12 Cyan 11 Magenta 0 Yellow 11 Black.

What is the HSL value of #C9CAE4?

HSL Value of #C9CAE4 is 238°(degrees) Hue 33 Saturation 84 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #C9CAE4?

HSV Value of #C9CAE4 is 238 Hue 12 Saturation 89 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #C9CAE4?

XYZ Color Model of #C9CAE4 is 59.21, 60.26, 81.9.