#BFBDC8 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BFBDC8 Color?
The color name of hex code #BFBDC8 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (191, 189, 200) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:6 Y:0 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFBDC8 has a hue of 251°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #BFBDC8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (191, 189, 200) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 6%, 0%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (251°, 5%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #404237 [Black Olive] |
| Closest Pantone® | 428 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C6C8BD [Pale Silver] |
| #BFBDC8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #BFBDC8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFBDC8 is #C6C8BD 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 #BFBDC8 color is offered by #C6C8BD. 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 #BFBDC8 are #C5BDC8 and #BDC1C8, called Silver Sand and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFBDC8 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 #BFBDC8 are #C8C5BD (Pale Silver) and #C1C8BD (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
#BFBDC8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C8BFBD (Pale Silver) and #BDC8BF (Silver Sand) along with #BFBDC8, 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 #BFBDC8 has #C8BFBD (Pale Silver), #C6C8BD (Pale Silver) and #BDC6C8 (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 #BFBDC8 contains #C8BDC1 (Pale Silver), #C6C8BD (Pale Silver) and #BDC8C5 (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 #BFBDC8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFBDC8 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 BFBDC8 Color
Tints
CCCAD3- D2D1D9
- D9D7DE
- DFDEE4
- E5E5E9
- ECEBEF
- F2F2F4
- F9F8FA
Tones
- B2B1BA
- ACABB2
- A6A5AB
- A09FA4
- 99989D
- 939296
- 8D8C8E
- 868687
Shades
- 9997A0
- 86848C
- 737178
- 605F64
- 4C4C50
- 39393C
- 262628
- 131314
#BFBDC8 Color Patterns
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#BFBDC8 Gingham Checks
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#BFBDC8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFBDC8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BFBDC8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFBDC8 Leaves Pattern
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#BFBDC8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFBDC8 Trellis Pattern
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#BFBDC8 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.
