#B6BBAC Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #B6BBAC Color?
The color name of hex code #B6BBAC is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (182, 187, 172) which means it is composed of
34% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:8 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B6BBAC has a hue of 80°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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.
Download Ash Gray Solid Color Background
Hex #B6BBAC Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (182, 187, 172) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 8%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (80°, 8%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #494453 [Quartz] |
| Closest Pantone® | 413 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1ACBB [Philippine Silver] |
| #B6BBAC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B4B4B4 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #B6BBAC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B6BBAC is #B1ACBB which is called Philippine Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B6BBAC color is offered by #B1ACBB. 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 #B6BBAC are #AFBBAC and #BBB9AC, called Ash Gray and Philippine Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B6BBAC 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 #B6BBAC are #ACAFBB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #B9ACBB (Black Shadows). 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
#B6BBAC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ACB6BB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BBACB6 (Black Shadows) along with #B6BBAC, 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 #B6BBAC has #ACB6BB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #B1ACBB (Philippine Silver) and #BBB1AC (Black Shadows). 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 #B6BBAC contains #ACBBB9 (Ash Gray), #B1ACBB (Philippine Silver) and #BBACAF (Black Shadows). 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 #B6BBAC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B6BBAC 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 B6BBAC Color
Tints
C5C9BD- CCCFC5
- D3D6CD
- DBDDD6
- E2E4DE
- E9EBE6
- F0F1EE
- F8F8F7
Tones
- ABAFA3
- A6A99F
- A0A39A
- 9B9E96
- 969892
- 90928D
- 8B8C89
- 858684
Shades
- 92968A
- 7F8378
- 6D7067
- 5B5E56
- 494B45
- 373834
- 242522
- 121311
#B6BBAC Color Patterns
-
#B6BBAC Gingham Checks
-
#B6BBAC Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#B6BBAC Polka Dots Pattern
-
#B6BBAC Honeycomb Pattern
-
#B6BBAC Leaves Pattern
-
#B6BBAC Houndstooth Pattern
-
#B6BBAC Trellis Pattern
-
#B6BBAC Plaid Pattern
#B6BBAC Color Interior Ideas
#B6BBAC Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#B6BBAC Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#B6BBAC Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#B6BBAC Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
