#BBBCCC Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BBBCCC Color?
The color name of hex code #BBBCCC is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (187, 188, 204) which means it is composed of
32% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:8 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBBCCC has a hue of 236°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #BBBCCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (187, 188, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 8%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (236°, 8%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #444333 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 665 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CCCBBB [Pastel Gray] |
| #BBBCCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BBBCCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBBCCC is #CCCBBB which is called Pastel Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBBCCC color is offered by #CCCBBB. 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 #BBBCCC are #C3BBCC and #BBC5CC, called Lavender Gray and Lavender Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBBCCC 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 #BBBCCC are #CCC3BB (Pale Silver) and #C5CCBB (Pale Silver). 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
#BBBCCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCBBBC (Pale Silver) and #BCCCBB (Silver Sand) along with #BBBCCC, 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 #BBBCCC has #CCBBBC (Pale Silver), #CCCBBB (Pastel Gray) and #BBCCCB (Jet Stream). 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 #BBBCCC contains #CCBBC5 (Pale Silver), #CCCBBB (Pastel Gray) and #BBCCC3 (Jet Stream). 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 #BBBCCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBBCCC 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 BBBCCC Color
Tints
C9C9D6- CFD0DB
- D6D7E0
- DDDEE6
- E4E4EB
- EBEBF0
- F1F2F5
- F8F8FA
Tones
- AFB0BD
- A9AAB5
- A3A4AE
- 9E9EA6
- 98989E
- 929297
- 8C8C8F
- 868688
Shades
- 9696A3
- 83848F
- 70717A
- 5E5E66
- 4B4B52
- 38383D
- 252629
- 131314
#BBBCCC Color Patterns
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#BBBCCC Gingham Checks
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#BBBCCC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBBCCC Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBBCCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBBCCC Leaves Pattern
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#BBBCCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBBCCC Trellis Pattern
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#BBBCCC 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.
