#BBC1C1 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BBC1C1 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBC1C1 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (187, 193, 193) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBC1C1 has a hue of 180°, 3% 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 #BBC1C1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (187, 193, 193) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 0%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 3%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #443E3E [Dark Puce] |
| Closest Pantone® | P 175-2 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C1BBBB [Gray (X11)] |
| #BBC1C1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #BBC1C1 Color Palettes
BBC1C1 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBC1C1 is #C1BBBB 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 #BBC1C1 color is offered by #C1BBBB. 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 #BBC1C1 are #BBBEC1 and #BBC1BE, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBC1C1 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 #BBC1C1 are #C1BBBE (Gray (X11)) and #C1BEBB (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
#BBC1C1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C1BBC1 (Argent) and #C1C1BB (Argent) along with #BBC1C1, 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 #BBC1C1 has #C1BBC1 (Argent), #C1BBBB (Gray (X11)) and #BBC1BB (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 #BBC1C1 contains #BEBBC1 (Gray (X11)), #C1BBBB (Gray (X11)) and #BEC1BB (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 #BBC1C1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBC1C1 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 BBC1C1 Color
Tints
C9CDCD- CFD4D4
- D6DADA
- DDE0E0
- E4E6E6
- EBECEC
- F1F3F3
- F8F9F9
Tones
- AFB4B4
- A9AEAE
- A3A7A7
- 9EA1A1
- 989A9A
- 929494
- 8C8D8D
- 868787
Shades
- 969A9A
- 838787
- 707474
- 5E6161
- 4B4D4D
- 383A3A
- 252727
- 131313
#BBC1C1 Color Patterns
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#BBC1C1 Gingham Checks
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#BBC1C1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBC1C1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBC1C1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBC1C1 Leaves Pattern
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#BBC1C1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBC1C1 Trellis Pattern
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#BBC1C1 Plaid Pattern
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