#B2BBCA Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #B2BBCA Color?
The color name of hex code #B2BBCA is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (178, 187, 202) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:7 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B2BBCA has a hue of 218°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #B2BBCA Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (178, 187, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 7%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 12%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4D4435 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5435 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CAC1B2 [Pale Silver] |
| #B2BBCA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #B2BBCA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B2BBCA is #CAC1B2 which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B2BBCA color is offered by #CAC1B2. 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 #B2BBCA are #B5B2CA and #B2C7CA, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B2BBCA 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 #B2BBCA are #CAB5B2 (Silver Pink) and #C7CAB2 (Pale Silver). 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
#B2BBCA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CAB2BB (Pale Silver) and #BBCAB2 (Ash Gray) along with #B2BBCA, 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 #B2BBCA has #CAB2BB (Pale Silver), #CAC1B2 (Pale Silver) and #B2CAC1 (Opal). 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 #B2BBCA contains #CAB2C7 (Lilac), #CAC1B2 (Pale Silver) and #B2CAB5 (Ash Gray). 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 #B2BBCA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B2BBCA 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 B2BBCA Color
Tints
C1C9D5- C9CFDA
- D1D6DF
- D9DDE5
- E0E4EA
- E8EBEF
- F0F1F4
- F7F8FA
Tones
- A8AFBB
- A3A9B4
- 9EA3AC
- 999EA5
- 94989E
- 8F9296
- 8A8C8F
- 858687
Shades
- 8E96A2
- 7D838D
- 6B7079
- 595E65
- 474B51
- 35383D
- 242528
- 121314
#B2BBCA Color Patterns
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#B2BBCA Gingham Checks
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#B2BBCA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B2BBCA Polka Dots Pattern
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#B2BBCA Honeycomb Pattern
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#B2BBCA Leaves Pattern
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#B2BBCA Houndstooth Pattern
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#B2BBCA Trellis Pattern
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#B2BBCA 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.