Color: #C9C9C9
#C9C9C9 Color Information
#C9C9C9 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #C9C9C9. A complement of this color would be #C9C9C9, perceived brightness is 0.79, and the grayscale version is #C9C9C9.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 0°,a saturation of 0%, and a lightness of 79%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 0°, a saturation of 0%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #C9C9C9 is composed of 79% red, 79% green and 79% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 58.41, x: 0.3457, and y: 0.3585.
Color Code #C9C9C9
Shades of Color #C9C9C9
Shades are created by darkening the original color #C9C9C9 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #C9C9C9
Tints are created by lightening the original color #C9C9C9 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #C9C9C9 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 0°, a saturation of 0%, and a lightness of 79%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 0°, a saturation of 0%, and a value of 79%.
- HEX: #C9C9C9
- RGB: rgb(201, 201, 201)
- HSL: hsl(0, 0%, 79%)
- HSV: hsv(0, 0%, 79%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 21.00% black
- XYZ: 56.32, 58.41, 48.20
- Yxy: 58.41, 0.3457, 0.3585
- Hunter Lab: 80.97, 0.00, 0.00
- CIE-Lab: 80.97, 0.00, 0.00
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 56.32, Y: 58.41, Z: 48.20. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 58.41, x: 0.3457, and y: 0.3585.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 80.97, a: 0.00, and b: 0.00. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 80.97, a: 0.00, and b: 0.00.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #C9C9C9
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #C9C9C9. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #C9C9C9
Monochromatic colors are variations of #C9C9C9, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #C9C9C9
The complementary color of #C9C9C9 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #C9C9C9
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #c9c9c9;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(201, 201, 201);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(201, 201, 201, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 79%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #c9c9c9;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9c9c9;
}HTML Examples of #C9C9C9
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #c9c9c9; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(201, 201, 201); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(201, 201, 201, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 79%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #c9c9c9;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9c9c9; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #C9C9C9
These colors are similar to #C9C9C9, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.