#B3A6A1 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)
What is hex #B3A6A1 Color?
The color name of hex code #B3A6A1 is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (179, 166, 161) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:10 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3A6A1 has a hue of 17°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B3A6A1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (179, 166, 161) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 10%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (17°, 10%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4C595E [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | 407 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A1AEB3 [Metallic Silver] |
| #B3A6A1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A9A9A9 |
| Desaturated | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #B3A6A1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3A6A1 is #A1AEB3 which is called Metallic Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3A6A1 color is offered by #A1AEB3. 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 #B3A6A1 are #B3AFA1 and #B3A1A5, called Silver Chalice and Lilac Luster, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3A6A1 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 #B3A6A1 are #A1B3AF (Metallic Silver) and #A1A5B3 (Metallic 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
#B3A6A1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A1B3A6 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A6A1B3 (Metallic Silver) along with #B3A6A1, 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 #B3A6A1 has #A1B3A6 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A1AEB3 (Metallic Silver) and #B3A1AE (Pastel Purple). 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 #B3A6A1 contains #A5B3A1 (Laurel Green), #A1AEB3 (Metallic Silver) and #AFA1B3 (Pastel Purple). 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 #B3A6A1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3A6A1 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 B3A6A1 Color
Tints
C2B8B4- CAC1BD
- D1CAC7
- D9D3D0
- E1DBD9
- E8E4E3
- F0EDEC
- F7F6F6
Tones
- A99E9A
- A49B97
- 9F9794
- 9A9391
- 948F8D
- 8F8B8A
- 8A8887
- 858483
Shades
- 8F8581
- 7D7471
- 6B6461
- 5A5351
- 484240
- 363230
- 242120
- 121110
#B3A6A1 Color Patterns
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#B3A6A1 Gingham Checks
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#B3A6A1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3A6A1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3A6A1 Trellis Pattern
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#B3A6A1 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.
