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#B3C8C0 Hex Code

Color Name: Opal

What is hex #B3C8C0 Color?

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The color name of hex code #B3C8C0 is Opal. The RGB values are (179, 200, 192) which means it is composed of 31% red, 35% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:0 Y:4 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3C8C0 has a hue of 157°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #B3C8C0 Color Codes

Color NameOpal
RGB Values(179, 200, 192)
CMYK Values(11%, 0%, 4%, 22%)
HSV/HSB Values(157°, 11%, 78%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#4C373F [Dark Puce]
Closest Pantone®622 C
Closest RAL7035 [Light grey]
Complementary Color#C8B3BB [Pale Silver]
#B3C8C0 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#BEBEBE
Desaturated#BEBEBE
Weighted Average (Most Common)#C1C1C1
Weighted Average (Luma)#C3C3C3
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DBDBDB

Hex #B3C8C0 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of B3C8C0. Complementary color is C8B3BB

Complementary Palette

The complement of #B3C8C0 is #C8B3BB 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 #B3C8C0 color is offered by #C8B3BB. 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.

B3C8C0 C8B3BB
Analogous color palette with (B3C8C0, B3C6C8 and B3C8B6)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #B3C8C0 are #B3C6C8 and #B3C8B6, called Pastel Blue and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3C8C0 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.

B3C8C0 B3C6C8 B3C8B6
Split Complementary color palette with (B3C8C0, C8B3C6 and C8B6B3)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B3C8C0 are #C8B3C6 (Argent) and #C8B6B3 (Silver Pink). 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.

B3C8C0 C8B3C6 C8B6B3
Triadic color palette with (B3C8C0, C0B3C8 and C8C0B3)

Triadic Palette

#B3C8C0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C0B3C8 (Gray (X11)) and #C8C0B3 (Pale Silver) along with #B3C8C0, 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.

B3C8C0 C0B3C8 C8C0B3
Tetradic color palette with (B3C8C0, C0B3C8, C8B3BB and BBC8B3)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #B3C8C0 has #C0B3C8 (Gray (X11)), #C8B3BB (Pale Silver) and #BBC8B3 (Ash Gray). 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.

B3C8C0 C0B3C8 C8B3BB BBC8B3
Square color palette with (B3C8C0, B6B3C8, C8B3BB and C6C8B3)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #B3C8C0 contains #B6B3C8 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #C8B3BB (Pale Silver) and #C6C8B3 (Pale Silver). 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.

B3C8C0 B6B3C8 C8B3BB C6C8B3
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Hex #B3C8C0 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #B3C8C0 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.

B3C8C0 B3BEC8 BAB3C8 C8B3C4 C8B4B3 C8C6B3 B8C8B3

Tints, Tones & Shades of B3C8C0 Color

Tints

  • Transparent C2D3CDC2D3CD
  • Transparent CAD9D3CAD9D3
  • Transparent D1DED9D1DED9
  • Transparent D9E4E0D9E4E0
  • Transparent E1E9E6E1E9E6
  • Transparent E8EFECE8EFEC
  • Transparent F0F4F2F0F4F2
  • Transparent F7FAF9F7FAF9

Tones

  • Transparent A9BAB3A9BAB3
  • Transparent A4B2ADA4B2AD
  • Transparent 9FABA69FABA6
  • Transparent 9AA4A09AA4A0
  • Transparent 949D9A949D9A
  • Transparent 8F96938F9693
  • Transparent 8A8E8D8A8E8D
  • Transparent 858786858786

Shades

  • Transparent 8FA09A8FA09A
  • Transparent 7D8C867D8C86
  • Transparent 6B78736B7873
  • Transparent 5A64605A6460
  • Transparent 48504D48504D
  • Transparent 363C3A363C3A
  • Transparent 242826242826
  • Transparent 121413121413

#B3C8C0 Color Patterns

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    #B3C8C0 Leaves Pattern

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    #B3C8C0 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #B3C8C0 Trellis Pattern

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    #B3C8C0 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.