#BBB39B Hex Code
Color Name: Khaki (HTML/CSS)
What is hex #BBB39B Color?
The color name of hex code #BBB39B is Khaki (HTML/CSS). The RGB values are (187, 179, 155) which means it is composed of
36% red, 34% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:4 Y:17 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBB39B has a hue of 45°, 17% 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 #BBB39B Color Codes
| Color Name | Khaki (HTML/CSS) |
| RGB Values | (187, 179, 155) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 4%, 17%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (45°, 17%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #444C64 [Independence] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7535 C |
| Closest RAL | 7032 [Pebble grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9BA3BB [Cadet Grey] |
| #BBB39B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D3D3D3 |
Hex #BBB39B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBB39B is #9BA3BB which is called Cadet Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBB39B color is offered by #9BA3BB. 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 #BBB39B are #B3BB9B and #BBA39B, called Laurel Green and Tuscany, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBB39B 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 #BBB39B are #9BB3BB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #A39BBB (Glossy Grape). 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
#BBB39B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9BBBB3 (Cambridge Blue) and #B39BBB (Pastel Purple) along with #BBB39B, 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 #BBB39B has #9BBBB3 (Cambridge Blue), #9BA3BB (Cadet Grey) and #BB9BA3 (Tuscany). 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 #BBB39B contains #9BBBA3 (Eton Blue), #9BA3BB (Cadet Grey) and #BB9BB3 (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 #BBB39B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBB39B 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 BBB39B Color
Tints
C9C2AF- CFCAB9
- D6D1C3
- DDD9CD
- E4E1D7
- EBE8E1
- F1F0EB
- F8F7F5
Tones
- AFA996
- A9A493
- A39F90
- 9E9A8E
- 98948B
- 928F88
- 8C8A85
- 868583
Shades
- 968F7C
- 837D6D
- 706B5D
- 5E5A4E
- 4B483E
- 38362F
- 25241F
- 131210
#BBB39B Color Patterns
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#BBB39B Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBB39B Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBB39B Trellis Pattern
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#BBB39B 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.
