#B5BBD1 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #B5BBD1 Color?
The color name of hex code #B5BBD1 is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (181, 187, 209) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:11 Y:0 K:18. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B5BBD1 has a hue of 227°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 82%.
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 #B5BBD1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (181, 187, 209) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 11%, 0%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 13%, 82%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4A442E [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7444 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D1CBB5 [Pale Silver] |
| #B5BBD1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C0C0C0 |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #B5BBD1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B5BBD1 is #D1CBB5 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 #B5BBD1 color is offered by #D1CBB5. 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 #B5BBD1 are #BDB5D1 and #B5C9D1, called Lavender Gray and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B5BBD1 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 #B5BBD1 are #D1BDB5 (Pale Silver) and #C9D1B5 (Pastel Gray). 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
#B5BBD1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D1B5BB (Pale Silver) and #BBD1B5 (Jet Stream) along with #B5BBD1, 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 #B5BBD1 has #D1B5BB (Pale Silver), #D1CBB5 (Pale Silver) and #B5D1CB (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 #B5BBD1 contains #D1B5C9 (Pink Lavender), #D1CBB5 (Pale Silver) and #B5D1BD (Jet Stream). 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 #B5BBD1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B5BBD1 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 B5BBD1 Color
Tints
C4C9DA- CBCFDF
- D3D6E3
- DADDE8
- E1E4ED
- E9EBF1
- F0F1F6
- F8F8FA
Tones
- AAAFC1
- A5A9B9
- A0A3B1
- 9B9EA9
- 9598A0
- 909298
- 8B8C90
- 858688
Shades
- 9196A7
- 7F8392
- 6D707D
- 5B5E69
- 484B54
- 36383F
- 24252A
- 121315
#B5BBD1 Color Patterns
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#B5BBD1 Gingham Checks
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#B5BBD1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B5BBD1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B5BBD1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B5BBD1 Leaves Pattern
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#B5BBD1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B5BBD1 Trellis Pattern
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#B5BBD1 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.
