#BBAA73 Hex Code
Color Name: Misty Moss
What is hex #BBAA73 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBAA73 is Misty Moss. The RGB values are (187, 170, 115) which means it is composed of
40% red, 36% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:39 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBAA73 has a hue of 46°, 39% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #BBAA73 Color Codes
| Color Name | Misty Moss |
| RGB Values | (187, 170, 115) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 39%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 39%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #44558C [Purple Navy] |
| Closest Pantone® | 466 C |
| Closest RAL | 1002 [Sand yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #7384BB [Glaucous] |
| #BBAA73 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9D9D9D |
| Desaturated | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #BBAA73 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBAA73 is #7384BB which is called Glaucous. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBAA73 color is offered by #7384BB. 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 #BBAA73 are #A8BB73 and #BB8673, called Olivine and Light Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBAA73 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 #BBAA73 are #73A8BB (Moonstone Blue) and #8673BB (Middle Blue Purple). 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
#BBAA73 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #73BBAA (Green Sheen) and #AA73BB (African Violet) along with #BBAA73, 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 #BBAA73 has #73BBAA (Green Sheen), #7384BB (Glaucous) and #BB7384 (Turkish Rose). 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 #BBAA73 contains #73BB86 (Iguana Green), #7384BB (Glaucous) and #BB73A8 (Pearly Purple). 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 #BBAA73 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBAA73 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 BBAA73 Color
Tints
C9BB8F- CFC49D
- D6CCAB
- DDD5B9
- E4DDC7
- EBE6D5
- F1EEE3
- F8F7F1
Tones
- AFA276
- A99D77
- A39978
- 9E957A
- 98917B
- 928D7C
- 8C887D
- 86847F
Shades
- 96885C
- 837751
- 706645
- 5E553A
- 4B442E
- 383323
- 252217
- 13110C
#BBAA73 Color Patterns
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#BBAA73 Gingham Checks
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#BBAA73 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBAA73 Leaves Pattern
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#BBAA73 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBAA73 Trellis Pattern
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#BBAA73 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.
