#B9BFCA Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #B9BFCA Color?
The color name of hex code #B9BFCA is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (185, 191, 202) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:5 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9BFCA has a hue of 219°, 8% 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 #B9BFCA Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (185, 191, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 5%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (219°, 8%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #464035 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 441 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CAC4B9 [Pale Silver] |
| #B9BFCA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #B9BFCA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9BFCA is #CAC4B9 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 #B9BFCA color is offered by #CAC4B9. 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 #B9BFCA are #BCB9CA and #B9C8CA, called Silver Sand and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9BFCA 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 #B9BFCA are #CABCB9 (Pale Silver) and #C8CAB9 (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
#B9BFCA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CAB9BF (Pale Silver) and #BFCAB9 (Argent) along with #B9BFCA, 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 #B9BFCA has #CAB9BF (Pale Silver), #CAC4B9 (Pale Silver) and #B9CAC4 (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 #B9BFCA contains #CAB9C8 (Lavender Gray), #CAC4B9 (Pale Silver) and #B9CABC (Silver Sand). 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 #B9BFCA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9BFCA 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 B9BFCA Color
Tints
C7CCD5- CED2DA
- D5D9DF
- DCDFE5
- E3E5EA
- EAECEF
- F1F2F4
- F8F9FA
Tones
- AEB2BB
- A8ACB4
- A2A6AC
- 9DA0A5
- 97999E
- 919396
- 8B8D8F
- 868687
Shades
- 9499A2
- 82868D
- 6F7379
- 5D6065
- 4A4C51
- 38393D
- 252628
- 131314
#B9BFCA Color Patterns
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#B9BFCA Gingham Checks
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#B9BFCA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B9BFCA Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9BFCA Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9BFCA Leaves Pattern
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#B9BFCA Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9BFCA Trellis Pattern
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#B9BFCA 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.
