#BBC3B7 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BBC3B7 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBC3B7 is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (187, 195, 183) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:0 Y:6 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBC3B7 has a hue of 100°, 6% 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 #BBC3B7 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (187, 195, 183) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 0%, 6%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (100°, 6%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #443C48 [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5665 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #BFB7C3 [Gray (X11)] |
| #BBC3B7 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #BBC3B7 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBC3B7 is #BFB7C3 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 #BBC3B7 color is offered by #BFB7C3. 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 #BBC3B7 are #B7C3B9 and #C1C3B7, called Ash Gray and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBC3B7 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 #BBC3B7 are #B9B7C3 (Gray (X11)) and #C3B7C1 (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
#BBC3B7 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B7BBC3 (Gray (X11)) and #C3B7BB (Gray (X11)) along with #BBC3B7, 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 #BBC3B7 has #B7BBC3 (Gray (X11)), #BFB7C3 (Gray (X11)) and #C3BFB7 (Pale Silver). 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 #BBC3B7 contains #B7C1C3 (Silver Sand), #BFB7C3 (Gray (X11)) and #C3B9B7 (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 #BBC3B7 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBC3B7 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 BBC3B7 Color
Tints
C9CFC5- CFD5CD
- D6DBD4
- DDE1DB
- E4E7E2
- EBEDE9
- F1F3F1
- F8F9F8
Tones
- AFB6AC
- A9AFA7
- A3A8A1
- 9EA29C
- 989B96
- 929491
- 8C8D8B
- 868786
Shades
- 969C92
- 838980
- 70756E
- 5E625C
- 4B4E49
- 383B37
- 252725
- 131412
#BBC3B7 Color Patterns
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#BBC3B7 Gingham Checks
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#BBC3B7 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBC3B7 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBC3B7 Trellis Pattern
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#BBC3B7 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.
