#BFB9AE Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #BFB9AE Color?
The color name of hex code #BFB9AE is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (191, 185, 174) which means it is composed of
35% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:3 Y:9 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFB9AE has a hue of 39°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BFB9AE Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (191, 185, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 3%, 9%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (39°, 9%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #404651 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #AEB4BF [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #BFB9AE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B7B7B7 |
| Desaturated | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #BFB9AE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFB9AE is #AEB4BF which is called Cadet Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFB9AE color is offered by #AEB4BF. 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 #BFB9AE are #BDBFAE and #BFB1AE, called Ash Gray and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFB9AE 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 #BFB9AE are #AEBDBF (Opal) and #B1AEBF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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
#BFB9AE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEBFB9 (Ash Gray) and #B9AEBF (Philippine Silver) along with #BFB9AE, 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 #BFB9AE has #AEBFB9 (Ash Gray), #AEB4BF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BFAEB4 (Black Shadows). 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 #BFB9AE contains #AEBFB1 (Ash Gray), #AEB4BF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BFAEBD (Black Shadows). 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 #BFB9AE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFB9AE 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 BFB9AE Color
Tints
CCC7BE- D2CEC6
- D9D5CE
- DFDCD7
- E5E3DF
- ECEAE7
- F2F1EF
- F9F8F7
Tones
- B2AEA5
- ACA8A0
- A6A29C
- A09D97
- 999792
- 93918E
- 8D8B89
- 868685
Shades
- 99948B
- 86827A
- 736F68
- 605D57
- 4C4A46
- 393834
- 262523
- 131311
#BFB9AE Color Patterns
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#BFB9AE Gingham Checks
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#BFB9AE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFB9AE Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFB9AE Leaves Pattern
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#BFB9AE Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFB9AE Trellis Pattern
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#BFB9AE 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.
