#BBB9C2 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BBB9C2 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBB9C2 is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (187, 185, 194) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:5 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBB9C2 has a hue of 253°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #BBB9C2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (187, 185, 194) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 5%, 0%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (253°, 5%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #44463D [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C0C2B9 [Gray (X11)] |
| #BBB9C2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #BBB9C2 Color Palettes
BBB9C2 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBB9C2 is #C0C2B9 which is called Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBB9C2 color is offered by #C0C2B9. 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 #BBB9C2 are #C0B9C2 and #B9BCC2, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBB9C2 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 #BBB9C2 are #C2C0B9 (Gray (X11)) and #BCC2B9 (Gray (X11)). 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
#BBB9C2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C2BBB9 (Gray (X11)) and #B9C2BB (Gray (X11)) along with #BBB9C2, 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 #BBB9C2 has #C2BBB9 (Gray (X11)), #C0C2B9 (Gray (X11)) and #B9C0C2 (Silver Sand). 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 #BBB9C2 contains #C2B9BC (Gray (X11)), #C0C2B9 (Gray (X11)) and #B9C2C0 (Silver Sand). 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 #BBB9C2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBB9C2 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 BBB9C2 Color
Tints
C9C7CE- CFCED4
- D6D5DA
- DDDCE1
- E4E3E7
- EBEAED
- F1F1F3
- F8F8F9
Tones
- AFAEB5
- A9A8AE
- A3A2A8
- 9E9DA1
- 98979A
- 929194
- 8C8B8D
- 868687
Shades
- 96949B
- 838288
- 706F74
- 5E5D61
- 4B4A4E
- 38383A
- 252527
- 131313
#BBB9C2 Color Patterns
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#BBB9C2 Gingham Checks
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#BBB9C2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBB9C2 Leaves Pattern
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#BBB9C2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBB9C2 Trellis Pattern
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#BBB9C2 Plaid Pattern
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