#B9BBD3 Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Gray
What is hex #B9BBD3 Color?
The color name of hex code #B9BBD3 is Lavender Gray. The RGB values are (185, 187, 211) which means it is composed of
32% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:11 Y:0 K:17. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9BBD3 has a hue of 235°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 83%.
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 #B9BBD3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Gray |
| RGB Values | (185, 187, 211) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 11%, 0%, 17%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (235°, 12%, 83%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #46442C [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7444 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D3D1B9 [Pastel Gray] |
| #B9BBD3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C2C2C2 |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #B9BBD3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9BBD3 is #D3D1B9 which is called Pastel Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9BBD3 color is offered by #D3D1B9. 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 #B9BBD3 are #C4B9D3 and #B9C8D3, called Lavender Gray and Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9BBD3 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 #B9BBD3 are #D3C4B9 (Pale Silver) and #C8D3B9 (Pastel Gray). 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
#B9BBD3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D3B9BB (Pale Silver) and #BBD3B9 (Jet Stream) along with #B9BBD3, 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 #B9BBD3 has #D3B9BB (Pale Silver), #D3D1B9 (Pastel Gray) and #B9D3D1 (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 #B9BBD3 contains #D3B9C8 (Pink Lavender), #D3D1B9 (Pastel Gray) and #B9D3C4 (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 #B9BBD3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9BBD3 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 B9BBD3 Color
Tints
C7C9DC- CECFE0
- D5D6E5
- DCDDE9
- E3E4ED
- EAEBF2
- F1F1F6
- F8F8FB
Tones
- AEAFC2
- A8A9BA
- A2A3B2
- 9D9EAA
- 9798A1
- 919299
- 8B8C91
- 868688
Shades
- 9496A9
- 828394
- 6F707F
- 5D5E6A
- 4A4B54
- 38383F
- 25252A
- 131315
#B9BBD3 Color Patterns
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#B9BBD3 Gingham Checks
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#B9BBD3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9BBD3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9BBD3 Leaves Pattern
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#B9BBD3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9BBD3 Trellis Pattern
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#B9BBD3 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.
