#BFC3CA Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Gray
What is hex #BFC3CA Color?
The color name of hex code #BFC3CA is Lavender Gray. The RGB values are (191, 195, 202) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:3 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFC3CA has a hue of 218°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #BFC3CA Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Gray |
| RGB Values | (191, 195, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 3%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 5%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #403C35 [Black Olive] |
| Closest Pantone® | 428 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CAC6BF [Pale Silver] |
| #BFC3CA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #BFC3CA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFC3CA is #CAC6BF 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 #BFC3CA color is offered by #CAC6BF. 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 #BFC3CA are #C1BFCA and #BFC9CA, called Lavender Gray and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFC3CA 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 #BFC3CA are #CAC1BF (Pale Silver) and #C9CABF (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
#BFC3CA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CABFC3 (Pale Silver) and #C3CABF (Silver Sand) along with #BFC3CA, 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 #BFC3CA has #CABFC3 (Pale Silver), #CAC6BF (Pale Silver) and #BFCAC6 (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 #BFC3CA contains #CABFC9 (Lavender Gray), #CAC6BF (Pale Silver) and #BFCAC1 (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 #BFC3CA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFC3CA 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 BFC3CA Color
Tints
CCCFD5- D2D5DA
- D9DBDF
- DFE1E5
- E5E7EA
- ECEDEF
- F2F3F4
- F9F9FA
Tones
- B2B6BB
- ACAFB4
- A6A8AC
- A0A2A5
- 999B9E
- 939496
- 8D8D8F
- 868787
Shades
- 999CA2
- 86898D
- 737579
- 606265
- 4C4E51
- 393B3D
- 262728
- 131414
#BFC3CA Color Patterns
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#BFC3CA Gingham Checks
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#BFC3CA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFC3CA Polka Dots Pattern
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#BFC3CA Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFC3CA Leaves Pattern
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#BFC3CA Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFC3CA Trellis Pattern
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#BFC3CA 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.
