#B9BABA Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #B9BABA Color?
The color name of hex code #B9BABA is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (185, 186, 186) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9BABA has a hue of 180°, 1% 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.
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Hex #B9BABA Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (185, 186, 186) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 1%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #464545 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BAB9B9 [Gray (X11)] |
| #B9BABA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #B9BABA Color Palettes
B9BABA is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9BABA is #BAB9B9 which is called Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9BABA color is offered by #BAB9B9. 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 #B9BABA are #B9BABA and #B9BABA, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9BABA 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 #B9BABA are #BAB9BA (Gray (X11)) and #BABAB9 (Gray (X11)). 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
#B9BABA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BAB9BA (Gray (X11)) and #BABAB9 (Gray (X11)) along with #B9BABA, 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 #B9BABA has #BAB9BA (Gray (X11)), #BAB9B9 (Gray (X11)) and #B9BAB9 (Gray (X11)). 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 #B9BABA contains #BAB9BA (Gray (X11)), #BAB9B9 (Gray (X11)) and #BABAB9 (Gray (X11)). 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 #B9BABA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9BABA 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 B9BABA Color
Tints
C7C8C8- CECFCF
- D5D6D6
- DCDDDD
- E3E3E3
- EAEAEA
- F1F1F1
- F8F8F8
Tones
- AEAEAE
- A8A9A9
- A2A3A3
- 9D9D9D
- 979797
- 919191
- 8B8C8C
- 868686
Shades
- 949595
- 828282
- 6F7070
- 5D5D5D
- 4A4A4A
- 383838
- 252525
- 131313
#B9BABA Color Patterns
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#B9BABA Gingham Checks
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#B9BABA Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9BABA Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9BABA Trellis Pattern
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#B9BABA 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.
