#BBACAB Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #BBACAB Color?
The color name of hex code #BBACAB is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (187, 172, 171) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:9 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBACAB has a hue of 4°, 9% 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 #BBACAB Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (187, 172, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 9%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (4°, 9%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #445354 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #ABBABB [Opal] |
| #BBACAB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B1B1B1 |
| Desaturated | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #BBACAB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBACAB is #ABBABB which is called Opal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBACAB color is offered by #ABBABB. 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 #BBACAB are #BBB4AB and #BBABB2, called Black Shadows and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBACAB 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 #BBACAB are #ABBBB4 (Ash Gray) and #ABB2BB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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
#BBACAB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ABBBAC (Cambridge Blue) and #ACABBB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) along with #BBACAB, 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 #BBACAB has #ABBBAC (Cambridge Blue), #ABBABB (Opal) and #BBABBA (Black Shadows). 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 #BBACAB contains #B2BBAB (Ash Gray), #ABBABB (Opal) and #B4ABBB (Philippine 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 #BBACAB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBACAB 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 BBACAB Color
Tints
C9BDBC- CFC5C4
- D6CDCD
- DDD6D5
- E4DEDD
- EBE6E6
- F1EEEE
- F8F7F7
Tones
- AFA3A2
- A99F9E
- A39A9A
- 9E9696
- 989291
- 928D8D
- 8C8989
- 868484
Shades
- 968A89
- 837878
- 706767
- 5E5656
- 4B4544
- 383433
- 252222
- 131111
#BBACAB Color Patterns
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#BBACAB Gingham Checks
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#BBACAB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBACAB Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBACAB Leaves Pattern
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#BBACAB Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBACAB Trellis Pattern
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#BBACAB 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.
