#BBD7D7 Hex Code
Color Name: Columbia Blue
What is hex #BBD7D7 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBD7D7 is Columbia Blue. The RGB values are (187, 215, 215) which means it is composed of
30% red, 35% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:0 Y:0 K:16. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBD7D7 has a hue of 180°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 84%.
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 #BBD7D7 Color Codes
| Color Name | Columbia Blue |
| RGB Values | (187, 215, 215) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 0%, 0%, 16%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 13%, 84%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #442828 [Brown Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 552 C |
| Closest RAL | 9018 [Papyrus white] |
| Complementary Color | #D7BBBB [Pale Silver] |
| #BBD7D7 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CECECE |
| Desaturated | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CFCFCF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #BBD7D7 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBD7D7 is #D7BBBB which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBD7D7 color is offered by #D7BBBB. 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 #BBD7D7 are #BBC9D7 and #BBD7C9, called Lavender Gray and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBD7D7 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 #BBD7D7 are #D7BBC9 (Pink Lavender) and #D7C9BB (Pastel Gray). 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
#BBD7D7 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D7BBD7 (Thistle) and #D7D7BB (Pastel Gray) along with #BBD7D7, 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 #BBD7D7 has #D7BBD7 (Thistle), #D7BBBB (Pale Silver) and #BBD7BB (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 #BBD7D7 contains #C9BBD7 (Lavender Gray), #D7BBBB (Pale Silver) and #C9D7BB (Pastel Gray). 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 #BBD7D7 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBD7D7 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 BBD7D7 Color
Tints
C9DFDF- CFE3E3
- D6E7E7
- DDEBEB
- E4EFEF
- EBF3F3
- F1F7F7
- F8FBFB
Tones
- AFC6C6
- A9BDBD
- A3B4B4
- 9EACAC
- 98A3A3
- 929A9A
- 8C9191
- 868989
Shades
- 96ACAC
- 839797
- 708181
- 5E6C6C
- 4B5656
- 384141
- 252B2B
- 131616
#BBD7D7 Color Patterns
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#BBD7D7 Gingham Checks
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#BBD7D7 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBD7D7 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBD7D7 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBD7D7 Leaves Pattern
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#BBD7D7 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBD7D7 Trellis Pattern
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#BBD7D7 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.
