#B9BABD Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #B9BABD Color?
The color name of hex code #B9BABD is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (185, 186, 189) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:2 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9BABD has a hue of 225°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #B9BABD Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (185, 186, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 2%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 2%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #464542 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BDBCB9 [Gray (X11)] |
| #B9BABD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #B9BABD Color Palettes
B9BABD is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9BABD is #BDBCB9 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 #B9BABD color is offered by #BDBCB9. 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 #B9BABD are #BAB9BD and #B9BCBD, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9BABD 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 #B9BABD are #BDBAB9 (Gray (X11)) and #BCBDB9 (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
#B9BABD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BDB9BA (Gray (X11)) and #BABDB9 (Gray (X11)) along with #B9BABD, 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 #B9BABD has #BDB9BA (Gray (X11)), #BDBCB9 (Gray (X11)) and #B9BDBC (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 #B9BABD contains #BDB9BC (Gray (X11)), #BDBCB9 (Gray (X11)) and #B9BDBA (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 #B9BABD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9BABD 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 B9BABD Color
Tints
C7C8CA- CECFD1
- D5D6D7
- DCDDDE
- E3E3E5
- EAEAEB
- F1F1F2
- F8F8F8
Tones
- AEAEB1
- A8A9AB
- A2A3A5
- 9D9D9F
- 979798
- 919192
- 8B8C8C
- 868686
Shades
- 949597
- 828284
- 6F7071
- 5D5D5F
- 4A4A4C
- 383839
- 252526
- 131313
#B9BABD Color Patterns
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#B9BABD Gingham Checks
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#B9BABD Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9BABD Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9BABD Trellis Pattern
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#B9BABD Plaid Pattern
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