#BAC3D8 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Steel Blue
What is hex #BAC3D8 Color?
The color name of hex code #BAC3D8 is Light Steel Blue. The RGB values are (186, 195, 216) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:10 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BAC3D8 has a hue of 222°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #BAC3D8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (186, 195, 216) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 10%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (222°, 14%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #453C27 [Jacko Bean] |
| Closest Pantone® | 537 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #D8CFBA [Pastel Gray] |
| #BAC3D8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C7C7C7 |
| Desaturated | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #BAC3D8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BAC3D8 is #D8CFBA 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 #BAC3D8 color is offered by #D8CFBA. 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 #BAC3D8 are #C0BAD8 and #BAD2D8, called Lavender Gray and Beau Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BAC3D8 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 #BAC3D8 are #D8C0BA (Pale Silver) and #D2D8BA (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
#BAC3D8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D8BAC3 (Pink Lavender) and #C3D8BA (Pastel Gray) along with #BAC3D8, 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 #BAC3D8 has #D8BAC3 (Pink Lavender), #D8CFBA (Pastel Gray) and #BAD8CF (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 #BAC3D8 contains #D8BAD2 (Thistle), #D8CFBA (Pastel Gray) and #BAD8C0 (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 #BAC3D8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BAC3D8 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 BAC3D8 Color
Tints
C8CFE0- CFD5E4
- D6DBE8
- DDE1EC
- E3E7EF
- EAEDF3
- F1F3F7
- F8F9FB
Tones
- AEB6C6
- A9AFBE
- A3A8B5
- 9DA2AC
- 979BA3
- 91949A
- 8C8D92
- 868789
Shades
- 959CAD
- 828997
- 707582
- 5D626C
- 4A4E56
- 383B41
- 25272B
- 131416
#BAC3D8 Color Patterns
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#BAC3D8 Gingham Checks
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#BAC3D8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BAC3D8 Leaves Pattern
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#BAC3D8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BAC3D8 Trellis Pattern
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#BAC3D8 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.
