#BAB8D6 Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Gray
What is hex #BAB8D6 Color?
The color name of hex code #BAB8D6 is Lavender Gray. The RGB values are (186, 184, 214) which means it is composed of
32% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:14 Y:0 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BAB8D6 has a hue of 244°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #BAB8D6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Gray |
| RGB Values | (186, 184, 214) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 14%, 0%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (244°, 14%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #454729 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7444 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #D4D6B8 [Pastel Gray] |
| #BAB8D6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C3C3C3 |
| Desaturated | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #BAB8D6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BAB8D6 is #D4D6B8 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 #BAB8D6 color is offered by #D4D6B8. 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 #BAB8D6 are #C9B8D6 and #B8C5D6, called Lavender Gray and Light Steel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BAB8D6 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 #BAB8D6 are #D6C9B8 (Pastel Gray) and #C5D6B8 (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
#BAB8D6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D6BAB8 (Pale Silver) and #B8D6BA (Jet Stream) along with #BAB8D6, 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 #BAB8D6 has #D6BAB8 (Pale Silver), #D4D6B8 (Pastel Gray) and #B8D4D6 (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 #BAB8D6 contains #D6B8C5 (Pink Lavender), #D4D6B8 (Pastel Gray) and #B8D6C9 (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 #BAB8D6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BAB8D6 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 BAB8D6 Color
Tints
C8C6DE- CFCDE2
- D6D4E6
- DDDCEB
- E3E3EF
- EAEAF3
- F1F1F7
- F8F8FB
Tones
- AEADC5
- A9A7BC
- A3A2B4
- 9D9CAB
- 9796A2
- 91919A
- 8C8B91
- 868689
Shades
- 9593AB
- 828196
- 706E80
- 5D5C6B
- 4A4A56
- 383740
- 25252B
- 131215
#BAB8D6 Color Patterns
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#BAB8D6 Gingham Checks
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#BAB8D6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BAB8D6 Leaves Pattern
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#BAB8D6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BAB8D6 Trellis Pattern
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#BAB8D6 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.
