#B5BDD9 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #B5BDD9 Color?
The color name of hex code #B5BDD9 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (181, 189, 217) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:13 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B5BDD9 has a hue of 227°, 17% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #B5BDD9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (181, 189, 217) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 13%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 17%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4A4226 [Café Noir] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7444 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D9D1B5 [Pastel Gray] |
| #B5BDD9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #B5BDD9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B5BDD9 is #D9D1B5 which is called Pastel Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B5BDD9 color is offered by #D9D1B5. 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 #B5BDD9 are #BFB5D9 and #B5CFD9, called Lavender Gray and Light Steel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B5BDD9 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 #B5BDD9 are #D9BFB5 (Dark Vanilla) and #CFD9B5 (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
#B5BDD9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D9B5BD (Pale Chestnut) and #BDD9B5 (Light Moss Green) along with #B5BDD9, 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 #B5BDD9 has #D9B5BD (Pale Chestnut), #D9D1B5 (Pastel Gray) and #B5D9D1 (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 #B5BDD9 contains #D9B5CF (Pink Lavender), #D9D1B5 (Pastel Gray) and #B5D9BF (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 #B5BDD9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B5BDD9 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 B5BDD9 Color
Tints
C4CAE1- CBD1E4
- D3D7E8
- DADEEC
- E1E5F0
- E9EBF4
- F0F2F7
- F8F8FB
Tones
- AAB1C7
- A5ABBE
- A0A5B5
- 9B9FAD
- 9598A4
- 90929B
- 8B8C92
- 858689
Shades
- 9197AE
- 7F8498
- 6D7182
- 5B5F6D
- 484C57
- 363941
- 24262B
- 121316
#B5BDD9 Color Patterns
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#B5BDD9 Gingham Checks
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#B5BDD9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B5BDD9 Leaves Pattern
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#B5BDD9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B5BDD9 Trellis Pattern
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#B5BDD9 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.
