#BABCC6 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BABCC6 Color?
The color name of hex code #BABCC6 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (186, 188, 198) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:5 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BABCC6 has a hue of 230°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #BABCC6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (186, 188, 198) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 5%, 0%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (230°, 6%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #454339 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C6C4BA [Pale Silver] |
| #BABCC6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BABCC6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BABCC6 is #C6C4BA 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 #BABCC6 color is offered by #C6C4BA. 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 #BABCC6 are #BEBAC6 and #BAC2C6, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BABCC6 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 #BABCC6 are #C6BEBA (Pale Silver) and #C2C6BA (Argent). 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
#BABCC6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C6BABC (Pale Silver) and #BCC6BA (Gray (X11)) along with #BABCC6, 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 #BABCC6 has #C6BABC (Pale Silver), #C6C4BA (Pale Silver) and #BAC6C4 (Silver Sand). 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 #BABCC6 contains #C6BAC2 (Argent), #C6C4BA (Pale Silver) and #BAC6BE (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 #BABCC6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BABCC6 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 BABCC6 Color
Tints
C8C9D1- CFD0D7
- D6D7DD
- DDDEE3
- E3E4E8
- EAEBEE
- F1F2F4
- F8F8F9
Tones
- AEB0B8
- A9AAB1
- A3A4AA
- 9D9EA3
- 97989C
- 919295
- 8C8C8E
- 868687
Shades
- 95969E
- 82848B
- 707177
- 5D5E63
- 4A4B4F
- 38383B
- 252628
- 131314
#BABCC6 Color Patterns
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#BABCC6 Gingham Checks
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#BABCC6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BABCC6 Leaves Pattern
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#BABCC6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BABCC6 Trellis Pattern
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#BABCC6 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.
