#BBBDBF Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BBBDBF Color?
The color name of hex code #BBBDBF is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (187, 189, 191) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:1 Y:0 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBBDBF has a hue of 210°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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.
Download Gray (X11) Solid Color Background
Hex #BBBDBF Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (187, 189, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 1%, 0%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 2%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #444240 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BFBDBB [Gray (X11)] |
| #BBBDBF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BDBDBD |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BBBDBF Color Palettes
BBBDBF is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBBDBF is #BFBDBB 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 #BBBDBF color is offered by #BFBDBB. 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 #BBBDBF are #BBBBBF and #BBBFBF, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBBDBF 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 #BBBDBF are #BFBBBB (Gray (X11)) and #BFBFBB (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
#BBBDBF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFBBBD (Gray (X11)) and #BDBFBB (Gray (X11)) along with #BBBDBF, 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 #BBBDBF has #BFBBBD (Gray (X11)), #BFBDBB (Gray (X11)) and #BBBFBD (Gray (X11)). 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 #BBBDBF contains #BFBBBF (Gray (X11)), #BFBDBB (Gray (X11)) and #BBBFBB (Gray (X11)). 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 #BBBDBF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBBDBF 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 BBBDBF Color
Tints
C9CACC- CFD1D2
- D6D7D9
- DDDEDF
- E4E5E5
- EBEBEC
- F1F2F2
- F8F8F9
Tones
- AFB1B2
- A9ABAC
- A3A5A6
- 9E9FA0
- 989899
- 929293
- 8C8C8D
- 868686
Shades
- 969799
- 838486
- 707173
- 5E5F60
- 4B4C4C
- 383939
- 252626
- 131313
#BBBDBF Color Patterns
-
#BBBDBF Gingham Checks
-
#BBBDBF Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#BBBDBF Polka Dots Pattern
-
#BBBDBF Honeycomb Pattern
-
#BBBDBF Leaves Pattern
-
#BBBDBF Houndstooth Pattern
-
#BBBDBF Trellis Pattern
-
#BBBDBF Plaid Pattern
#BBBDBF Color Interior Ideas
#BBBDBF Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#BBBDBF Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#BBBDBF Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#BBBDBF Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
