#BDB4DB Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Gray
What is hex #BDB4DB Color?
The color name of hex code #BDB4DB is Lavender Gray. The RGB values are (189, 180, 219) which means it is composed of
32% red, 31% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:18 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDB4DB has a hue of 254°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #BDB4DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Gray |
| RGB Values | (189, 180, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 18%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (254°, 18%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #424B24 [Army Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7444 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #D2DBB4 [Pastel Gray] |
| #BDB4DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #BDB4DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BDB4DB is #D2DBB4 which is called Pastel Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BDB4DB color is offered by #D2DBB4. 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 #BDB4DB are #D1B4DB and #B4BFDB, called Pink Lavender and Light Steel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDB4DB 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 #BDB4DB are #DBD1B4 (Pastel Gray) and #BFDBB4 (Light Moss Green). 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
#BDB4DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DBBDB4 (Dark Vanilla) and #B4DBBD (Celadon) along with #BDB4DB, 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 #BDB4DB has #DBBDB4 (Dark Vanilla), #D2DBB4 (Pastel Gray) and #B4D2DB (Beau Blue). 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 #BDB4DB contains #DBB4BF (Pale Chestnut), #D2DBB4 (Pastel Gray) and #B4DBD1 (Jet Stream). 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 #BDB4DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BDB4DB 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 BDB4DB Color
Tints
CAC3E2- D1CBE6
- D7D2E9
- DEDAED
- E5E1F1
- EBE9F4
- F2F0F8
- F8F8FB
Tones
- B1AAC9
- ABA4C0
- A59FB7
- 9F9AAE
- 9895A4
- 92909B
- 8C8A92
- 868589
Shades
- 9790AF
- 847E99
- 716C83
- 5F5A6E
- 4C4858
- 393642
- 26242C
- 131216
#BDB4DB Color Patterns
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#BDB4DB Gingham Checks
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#BDB4DB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BDB4DB Polka Dots Pattern
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#BDB4DB Honeycomb Pattern
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#BDB4DB Leaves Pattern
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#BDB4DB Houndstooth Pattern
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#BDB4DB Trellis Pattern
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#BDB4DB 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.
