#BBAB9F Hex Code
Color Name: Khaki (HTML/CSS)
What is hex #BBAB9F Color?
The color name of hex code #BBAB9F is Khaki (HTML/CSS). The RGB values are (187, 171, 159) which means it is composed of
36% red, 33% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:15 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBAB9F has a hue of 26°, 15% 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 #BBAB9F Color Codes
| Color Name | Khaki (HTML/CSS) |
| RGB Values | (187, 171, 159) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 15%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 15%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #445460 [Independence] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7529 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9FAFBB [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #BBAB9F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ACACAC |
| Desaturated | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D0D0D0 |
Hex #BBAB9F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBAB9F is #9FAFBB which is called Cadet Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBAB9F color is offered by #9FAFBB. 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 #BBAB9F are #BBB99F and #BB9FA1, called Laurel Green and Tuscany, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBAB9F 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 #BBAB9F are #9FBBB9 (Opal) and #9FA1BB (Cadet Grey). 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
#BBAB9F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9FBBAB (Cambridge Blue) and #AB9FBB (Pastel Purple) along with #BBAB9F, 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 #BBAB9F has #9FBBAB (Cambridge Blue), #9FAFBB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BB9FAF (Pastel Purple). 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 #BBAB9F contains #A1BB9F (Laurel Green), #9FAFBB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #B99FBB (Pastel 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 #BBAB9F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBAB9F 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 BBAB9F Color
Tints
C9BCB2- CFC4BC
- D6CDC5
- DDD5CF
- E4DDD9
- EBE6E2
- F1EEEC
- F8F7F5
Tones
- AFA299
- A99E96
- A39A93
- 9E9690
- 98918C
- 928D89
- 8C8986
- 868483
Shades
- 96897F
- 83786F
- 70675F
- 5E5650
- 4B4440
- 383330
- 252220
- 131110
#BBAB9F Color Patterns
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#BBAB9F Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBAB9F Leaves Pattern
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#BBAB9F Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBAB9F Trellis Pattern
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#BBAB9F 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.
