#BCBCBD Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BCBCBD Color?
The color name of hex code #BCBCBD is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (188, 188, 189) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:1 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BCBCBD has a hue of 240°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #BCBCBD Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (188, 188, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 1%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 1%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #434342 [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BDBDBC [Gray (X11)] |
| #BCBCBD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BCBCBD Color Palettes
BCBCBD is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BCBCBD is #BDBDBC 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 #BCBCBD color is offered by #BDBDBC. 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 #BCBCBD are #BDBCBD and #BCBDBD, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BCBCBD 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 #BCBCBD are #BDBDBC (Gray (X11)) and #BDBDBC (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
#BCBCBD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BDBCBC (Gray (X11)) and #BCBDBC (Gray (X11)) along with #BCBCBD, 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 #BCBCBD has #BDBCBC (Gray (X11)), #BDBDBC (Gray (X11)) and #BCBDBD (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 #BCBCBD contains #BDBCBD (Gray (X11)), #BDBDBC (Gray (X11)) and #BCBDBD (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 #BCBCBD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BCBCBD 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 BCBCBD Color
Tints
C9C9CA- D0D0D1
- D7D7D7
- DEDEDE
- E4E4E5
- EBEBEB
- F2F2F2
- F8F8F8
Tones
- B0B0B1
- AAAAAB
- A4A4A5
- 9E9E9F
- 989898
- 929292
- 8C8C8C
- 868686
Shades
- 969697
- 848484
- 717171
- 5E5E5F
- 4B4B4C
- 383839
- 262626
- 131313
#BCBCBD Color Patterns
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#BCBCBD Gingham Checks
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#BCBCBD Polka Dots Pattern
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#BCBCBD Honeycomb Pattern
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#BCBCBD Houndstooth Pattern
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#BCBCBD Trellis Pattern
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#BCBCBD 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.
