#B7B9CC Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #B7B9CC Color?
The color name of hex code #B7B9CC is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (183, 185, 204) which means it is composed of
32% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:9 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B7B9CC has a hue of 234°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #B7B9CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (183, 185, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 9%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (234°, 10%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #484633 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCCAB7 [Pale Silver] |
| #B7B9CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #B7B9CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B7B9CC is #CCCAB7 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 #B7B9CC color is offered by #CCCAB7. 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 #B7B9CC are #C0B7CC and #B7C4CC, called Lavender Gray and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B7B9CC 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 #B7B9CC are #CCC0B7 (Pale Silver) and #C4CCB7 (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
#B7B9CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCB7B9 (Pale Silver) and #B9CCB7 (Ash Gray) along with #B7B9CC, 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 #B7B9CC has #CCB7B9 (Pale Silver), #CCCAB7 (Pale Silver) and #B7CCCA (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 #B7B9CC contains #CCB7C4 (Pale Silver), #CCCAB7 (Pale Silver) and #B7CCC0 (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 #B7B9CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B7B9CC 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 B7B9CC Color
Tints
C5C7D6- CDCEDB
- D4D5E0
- DBDCE6
- E2E3EB
- E9EAF0
- F1F1F5
- F8F8FA
Tones
- ACAEBD
- A7A8B5
- A1A2AE
- 9C9DA6
- 96979E
- 919197
- 8B8B8F
- 868688
Shades
- 9294A3
- 80828F
- 6E6F7A
- 5C5D66
- 494A52
- 37383D
- 252529
- 121314
#B7B9CC Color Patterns
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#B7B9CC Gingham Checks
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#B7B9CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B7B9CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#B7B9CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#B7B9CC Leaves Pattern
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#B7B9CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B7B9CC Trellis Pattern
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#B7B9CC 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.
