#B9B8CA Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #B9B8CA Color?
The color name of hex code #B9B8CA is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (185, 184, 202) which means it is composed of
32% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:9 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9B8CA has a hue of 243°, 9% 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 #B9B8CA Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (185, 184, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 9%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (243°, 9%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #464735 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C9CAB8 [Pale Silver] |
| #B9B8CA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BEBEBE |
| Desaturated | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #B9B8CA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9B8CA is #C9CAB8 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 #B9B8CA color is offered by #C9CAB8. 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 #B9B8CA are #C2B8CA and #B8C0CA, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9B8CA 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 #B9B8CA are #CAC2B8 (Pale Silver) and #C0CAB8 (Argent). 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
#B9B8CA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CAB9B8 (Pale Silver) and #B8CAB9 (Ash Gray) along with #B9B8CA, 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 #B9B8CA has #CAB9B8 (Pale Silver), #C9CAB8 (Pale Silver) and #B8C9CA (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 #B9B8CA contains #CAB8C0 (Pale Silver), #C9CAB8 (Pale Silver) and #B8CAC2 (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 #B9B8CA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9B8CA 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 B9B8CA Color
Tints
C7C6D5- CECDDA
- D5D4DF
- DCDCE5
- E3E3EA
- EAEAEF
- F1F1F4
- F8F8FA
Tones
- AEADBB
- A8A7B4
- A2A2AC
- 9D9CA5
- 97969E
- 919196
- 8B8B8F
- 868687
Shades
- 9493A2
- 82818D
- 6F6E79
- 5D5C65
- 4A4A51
- 38373D
- 252528
- 131214
#B9B8CA Color Patterns
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#B9B8CA Gingham Checks
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#B9B8CA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B9B8CA Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9B8CA Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9B8CA Leaves Pattern
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#B9B8CA Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9B8CA Trellis Pattern
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#B9B8CA 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.
