#B4B9CA Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #B4B9CA Color?
The color name of hex code #B4B9CA is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (180, 185, 202) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:8 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B4B9CA has a hue of 226°, 11% 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 #B4B9CA Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (180, 185, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (11%, 8%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 11%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4B4635 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CAC5B4 [Pale Silver] |
| #B4B9CA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #B4B9CA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B4B9CA is #CAC5B4 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 #B4B9CA color is offered by #CAC5B4. 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 #B4B9CA are #BAB4CA and #B4C4CA, called Silver Sand and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B4B9CA 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 #B4B9CA are #CABAB4 (Pale Silver) and #C4CAB4 (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
#B4B9CA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CAB4B9 (Pale Silver) and #B9CAB4 (Ash Gray) along with #B4B9CA, 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 #B4B9CA has #CAB4B9 (Pale Silver), #CAC5B4 (Pale Silver) and #B4CAC5 (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 #B4B9CA contains #CAB4C4 (Pale Silver), #CAC5B4 (Pale Silver) and #B4CABA (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 #B4B9CA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B4B9CA 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 B4B9CA Color
Tints
C3C7D5- CBCEDA
- D2D5DF
- DADCE5
- E1E3EA
- E9EAEF
- F0F1F4
- F8F8FA
Tones
- AAAEBB
- A4A8B4
- 9FA2AC
- 9A9DA5
- 95979E
- 909196
- 8A8B8F
- 858687
Shades
- 9094A2
- 7E828D
- 6C6F79
- 5A5D65
- 484A51
- 36383D
- 242528
- 121314
#B4B9CA Color Patterns
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#B4B9CA Gingham Checks
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#B4B9CA Honeycomb Pattern
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#B4B9CA Leaves Pattern
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#B4B9CA Houndstooth Pattern
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#B4B9CA Trellis Pattern
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#B4B9CA 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.
