#B9CBE1 Hex Code
Color Name: Beau Blue
What is hex #B9CBE1 Color?
The color name of hex code #B9CBE1 is Beau Blue. The RGB values are (185, 203, 225) which means it is composed of
30% red, 33% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:10 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9CBE1 has a hue of 213°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #B9CBE1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Beau Blue |
| RGB Values | (185, 203, 225) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 10%, 0%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (213°, 18%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #46341E [Café Noir] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2708 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E1CFB9 [Desert Sand] |
| #B9CBE1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CCCCCC |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #B9CBE1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9CBE1 is #E1CFB9 which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9CBE1 color is offered by #E1CFB9. 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 #B9CBE1 are #BBB9E1 and #B9DFE1, called Vodka and Powder Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9CBE1 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 #B9CBE1 are #E1BBB9 (Pale Chestnut) and #DFE1B9 (Dutch White). 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
#B9CBE1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E1B9CB (Pink Lavender) and #CBE1B9 (Tea Green) along with #B9CBE1, 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 #B9CBE1 has #E1B9CB (Pink Lavender), #E1CFB9 (Desert Sand) and #B9E1CF (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 #B9CBE1 contains #E1B9DF (Thistle), #E1CFB9 (Desert Sand) and #B9E1BB (Celadon). 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 #B9CBE1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9CBE1 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 B9CBE1 Color
Tints
C7D5E7- CEDBEA
- D5E0ED
- DCE5F0
- E3EAF3
- EAEFF6
- F1F5F9
- F8FAFC
Tones
- AEBCCE
- A8B5C4
- A2ADBA
- 9DA6B1
- 979EA7
- 91979D
- 8B8F93
- 86888A
Shades
- 94A2B4
- 828E9E
- 6F7A87
- 5D6671
- 4A515A
- 383D44
- 25292D
- 131417
#B9CBE1 Color Patterns
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#B9CBE1 Gingham Checks
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#B9CBE1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B9CBE1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9CBE1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9CBE1 Leaves Pattern
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#B9CBE1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9CBE1 Trellis Pattern
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#B9CBE1 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.
