1. blues
2. light-neutrals
3. Powdered Granite

Color Powdered Granite blue (#c3c9e6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Powdered Granite blue (#c3c9e6):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Powdered Granite / #c3c9e6

The HTML HEX code is #c3c9e6. The corresponding color name is "Powdered Granite". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 195%, Green (G): 201%, Blue (B): 230%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 15%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 10%. In the HSL color space, #c3c9e6 has a hue of 230°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 83%. The HSV representation is 230° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 90% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 81, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -15. The XYZ representation is X: 58, Y: 59, Z: 83. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7942, U (chrominance) = 0.0531, and V (chrominance) = -0.0258.

The decimal value of the color is 12831206. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCFF. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #7A87C7 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c3c9e6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8820 Kelvin (8820K).

The approximate wavelength of #c3c9e6 is around 475.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Powdered Granite (Hex: #c3c9e6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c3c9e6, also known as Powdered Granite, bears resemblance to the softness and subtlety of natural elements. It reflects the muted hues found in a tranquil morning sky, as light diffuses through wispy clouds, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Powdered Granite also captures the essence of gentle ocean waves caressing the shore, with its delicate bluish-gray tone mirroring the calmness and tranquility of the sea. This color evokes a sense of serenity and tranquility, reminiscent of the ethereal beauty of natural elements.

Tints and Shades of #c3c9e6 HEX color (Powdered Granite)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #c3c9e6, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F0F2F9
• #E1E4F3
• #D2D7EC
• #c3c9e6
• #9297AD
• #626573
• #31323A
• #000000

Tones of Powdered Granite (#c3c9e6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c3c9e6, #a8acbd is the less saturated color, while #c3c9e6 is the most saturated one.

• #a8acbd
• #afb3c7
• #b6bad2
• #bcc2dc
• #c3c9e6
• #5a6491
• #545f94
• #4e5a96
• #475699

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c3c9e6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c3c9e6; }

.text {color:#c3c9e6;}

.background {background-color:#c3c9e6;}

.border {border:1px solid #c3c9e6;}