#B3AD9B Hex Code
Color Name: Laurel Green
What is hex #B3AD9B Color?
The color name of hex code #B3AD9B is Laurel Green. The RGB values are (179, 173, 155) which means it is composed of
35% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:3 Y:13 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3AD9B has a hue of 45°, 13% 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 #B3AD9B Color Codes
| Color Name | Laurel Green |
| RGB Values | (179, 173, 155) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 3%, 13%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (45°, 13%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4C5264 [Independence] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7535 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9BA1B3 [Cadet Grey] |
| #B3AD9B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A9A9A9 |
| Desaturated | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D0D0D0 |
Hex #B3AD9B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3AD9B is #9BA1B3 which is called Cadet Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3AD9B color is offered by #9BA1B3. 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 #B3AD9B are #ADB39B and #B3A19B, called Laurel Green and Tuscany, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3AD9B 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 #B3AD9B are #9BADB3 (Cadet Grey) and #A19BB3 (Glossy Grape). 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
#B3AD9B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9BB3AD (Cambridge Blue) and #AD9BB3 (Pastel Purple) along with #B3AD9B, 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 #B3AD9B has #9BB3AD (Cambridge Blue), #9BA1B3 (Cadet Grey) and #B39BA1 (Lilac Luster). 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 #B3AD9B contains #9BB3A1 (Laurel Green), #9BA1B3 (Cadet Grey) and #B39BAD (Lilac Luster). 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 #B3AD9B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3AD9B 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 B3AD9B Color
Tints
C2BDAF- CAC6B9
- D1CEC3
- D9D6CD
- E1DED7
- E8E6E1
- F0EFEB
- F7F7F5
Tones
- A9A496
- A4A093
- 9F9B90
- 9A978E
- 94928B
- 8F8E88
- 8A8985
- 858583
Shades
- 8F8A7C
- 7D796D
- 6B685D
- 5A574E
- 48453E
- 36342F
- 24231F
- 121110
#B3AD9B Color Patterns
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#B3AD9B Gingham Checks
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#B3AD9B Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3AD9B Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3AD9B Leaves Pattern
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#B3AD9B Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3AD9B Trellis Pattern
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#B3AD9B 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.
