#BDBEC5 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BDBEC5 Color?
The color name of hex code #BDBEC5 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (189, 190, 197) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:4 Y:0 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDBEC5 has a hue of 233°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #BDBEC5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (189, 190, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 4%, 0%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (233°, 4%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #42413A [Black Olive] |
| Closest Pantone® | 441 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C5C4BD [Pale Silver] |
| #BDBEC5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C0C0C0 |
| Desaturated | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #BDBEC5 Color Palettes
BDBEC5 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BDBEC5 is #C5C4BD 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 #BDBEC5 color is offered by #C5C4BD. 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 #BDBEC5 are #C0BDC5 and #BDC2C5, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDBEC5 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 #BDBEC5 are #C5C0BD (Pale Silver) and #C2C5BD (Argent). 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
#BDBEC5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C5BDBE (Pale Silver) and #BEC5BD (Argent) along with #BDBEC5, 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 #BDBEC5 has #C5BDBE (Pale Silver), #C5C4BD (Pale Silver) and #BDC5C4 (Silver Sand). 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 #BDBEC5 contains #C5BDC2 (Argent), #C5C4BD (Pale Silver) and #BDC5C0 (Silver Sand). 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 #BDBEC5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BDBEC5 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 BDBEC5 Color
Tints
CACBD1- D1D2D6
- D7D8DC
- DEDFE2
- E5E5E8
- EBECEE
- F2F2F3
- F8F9F9
Tones
- B1B2B7
- ABABB0
- A5A5A9
- 9F9FA3
- 98999C
- 929395
- 8C8C8E
- 868687
Shades
- 97989E
- 84858A
- 717276
- 5F5F63
- 4C4C4F
- 39393B
- 262627
- 131314
#BDBEC5 Color Patterns
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#BDBEC5 Gingham Checks
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#BDBEC5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BDBEC5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BDBEC5 Trellis Pattern
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#BDBEC5 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.
