#BDC3CB Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Gray
What is hex #BDC3CB Color?
The color name of hex code #BDC3CB is Lavender Gray. The RGB values are (189, 195, 203) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:4 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDC3CB has a hue of 214°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #BDC3CB Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Gray |
| RGB Values | (189, 195, 203) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 4%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (214°, 7%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #423C34 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 428 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CBC5BD [Pale Silver] |
| #BDC3CB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #BDC3CB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BDC3CB is #CBC5BD 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 #BDC3CB color is offered by #CBC5BD. 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 #BDC3CB are #BEBDCB and #BDCACB, called Lavender Gray and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDC3CB 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 #BDC3CB are #CBBEBD (Pale Silver) and #CACBBD (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
#BDC3CB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CBBDC3 (Pale Silver) and #C3CBBD (Argent) along with #BDC3CB, 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 #BDC3CB has #CBBDC3 (Pale Silver), #CBC5BD (Pale Silver) and #BDCBC5 (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 #BDC3CB contains #CBBDCA (Lavender Gray), #CBC5BD (Pale Silver) and #BDCBBE (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 #BDC3CB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BDC3CB 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 BDC3CB Color
Tints
CACFD5- D1D5DB
- D7DBE0
- DEE1E5
- E5E7EA
- EBEDEF
- F2F3F5
- F8F9FA
Tones
- B1B6BC
- ABAFB5
- A5A8AD
- 9FA2A6
- 989B9E
- 929497
- 8C8D8F
- 868788
Shades
- 979CA2
- 84898E
- 71757A
- 5F6266
- 4C4E51
- 393B3D
- 262729
- 131414
#BDC3CB Color Patterns
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#BDC3CB Gingham Checks
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#BDC3CB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BDC3CB Polka Dots Pattern
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#BDC3CB Honeycomb Pattern
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#BDC3CB Leaves Pattern
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#BDC3CB Houndstooth Pattern
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#BDC3CB Trellis Pattern
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#BDC3CB 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.
