#BAC9BF Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BAC9BF Color?
The color name of hex code #BAC9BF is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (186, 201, 191) which means it is composed of
32% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:0 Y:5 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BAC9BF has a hue of 140°, 7% 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 #BAC9BF Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (186, 201, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 0%, 5%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (140°, 7%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #453640 [Dark Puce] |
| Closest Pantone® | 622 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C9BAC4 [Pale Silver] |
| #BAC9BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #BAC9BF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BAC9BF is #C9BAC4 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 #BAC9BF color is offered by #C9BAC4. 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 #BAC9BF are #BAC9C7 and #BDC9BA, called Jet Stream and Argent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BAC9BF 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 #BAC9BF are #C7BAC9 (Lavender Gray) and #C9BABD (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
#BAC9BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFBAC9 (Silver Sand) and #C9BFBA (Pale Silver) along with #BAC9BF, 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 #BAC9BF has #BFBAC9 (Silver Sand), #C9BAC4 (Pale Silver) and #C4C9BA (Pale Silver). 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 #BAC9BF contains #BABDC9 (Silver Sand), #C9BAC4 (Pale Silver) and #C9C7BA (Pale Silver). 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 #BAC9BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BAC9BF 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 BAC9BF Color
Tints
C8D4CC- CFD9D2
- D6DFD9
- DDE4DF
- E3E9E5
- EAEFEC
- F1F4F2
- F8FAF9
Tones
- AEBAB2
- A9B3AC
- A3ACA6
- 9DA5A0
- 979D99
- 919693
- 8C8F8D
- 868786
Shades
- 95A199
- 828D86
- 707973
- 5D6560
- 4A504C
- 383C39
- 252826
- 131413
#BAC9BF Color Patterns
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#BAC9BF Gingham Checks
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#BAC9BF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BAC9BF Honeycomb Pattern
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#BAC9BF Leaves Pattern
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#BAC9BF Houndstooth Pattern
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#BAC9BF Trellis Pattern
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#BAC9BF 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.
