1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Grey Nickel

Color Grey Nickel gray (#c3c3bd):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Grey Nickel gray (#c3c3bd):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Grey Nickel / #c3c3bd

The HTML HEX code is #c3c3bd. The corresponding color name is "Grey Nickel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 195%, Green (G): 195%, Blue (B): 189%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #c3c3bd has a hue of 60°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 75%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 79, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 51, Y: 54, Z: 56. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7620, U (chrominance) = -0.0103, and V (chrominance) = 0.0024.

The decimal value of the color is 12829629. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #F3F3F2 for a 20% lighter version and #929287 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c3c3bd, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6226 Kelvin (6226K).

The approximate wavelength of #c3c3bd is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Grey Nickel (Hex: #c3c3bd): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Grey Nickel (#c3c3bd) resembles the sleek metallic surface of silver coins or the textured patina on vintage metal objects. Its cool, muted tones evoke a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. This color can also be likened to natural elements such as weathered stones or pebbles found on a serene beach, creating a calming and neutral aesthetic. Incorporating Grey Nickel into design can add a touch of understated luxury or convey a sense of groundedness and stability.

Tints and Shades of #c3c3bd HEX color (Grey Nickel)

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 #c3c3bd, 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
• #F0F0EF
• #E1E1DE
• #D2D2CE
• #c3c3bd
• #92928E
• #62625F
• #31312F
• #000000

Tones of Grey Nickel (#c3c3bd HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c3c3bd, #a8a8a5 is the less saturated color, while #c3c3bd is the most saturated one.

• #a8a8a5
• #afafab
• #b6b6b1
• #bcbcb7
• #c3c3bd
• #6c6c67
• #686863
• #65655e
• #61615a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c3c3bd;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c3c3bd; }

.text {color:#c3c3bd;}

.background {background-color:#c3c3bd;}

.border {border:1px solid #c3c3bd;}