#B0C4DE Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #B0C4DE Color?
The color name of hex code #B0C4DE is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (176, 196, 222) which means it is composed of
30% red, 33% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:12 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B0C4DE has a hue of 214°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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.
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Hex #B0C4DE Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (176, 196, 222) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 12%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (214°, 21%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4F3B21 [Café Noir] |
| Closest Pantone® | 658 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DECAB0 [Desert Sand] |
| #B0C4DE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C6C6C6 |
| Desaturated | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #B0C4DE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B0C4DE is #DECAB0 which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B0C4DE color is offered by #DECAB0. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B0C4DE are #B3B0DE and #B0DBDE, called Maximum Blue Purple and Light Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B0C4DE with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B0C4DE are #DEB3B0 (Pale Chestnut) and #DBDEB0 (Cookies And Cream). 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.
Triadic Palette
#B0C4DE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DEB0C4 (Pink Lavender) and #C4DEB0 (Light Moss Green) along with #B0C4DE, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B0C4DE has #DEB0C4 (Pink Lavender), #DECAB0 (Desert Sand) and #B0DECA (Jet Stream). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B0C4DE contains #DEB0DB (Pink Lavender), #DECAB0 (Desert Sand) and #B0DEB3 (Celadon). 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.
Hex #B0C4DE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B0C4DE rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B0C4DE Color
Tints
C0D0E5- C8D6E8
- D0DCEB
- D8E2EF
- DFE7F2
- E7EDF5
- EFF3F8
- F7F9FC
Tones
- A6B6CB
- A2B0C2
- 9DA9B8
- 98A2AF
- 939BA6
- 8E949C
- 8A8E93
- 858789
Shades
- 8D9DB2
- 7B899B
- 6A7685
- 58626F
- 464E59
- 353B43
- 23272C
- 121416
#B0C4DE Color Patterns
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#B0C4DE Gingham Checks
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#B0C4DE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B0C4DE Polka Dots Pattern
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#B0C4DE Honeycomb Pattern
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#B0C4DE Leaves Pattern
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#B0C4DE Houndstooth Pattern
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#B0C4DE Trellis Pattern
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#B0C4DE Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
