#BFC5B8 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BFC5B8 Color?
The color name of hex code #BFC5B8 is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (191, 197, 184) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:7 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFC5B8 has a hue of 88°, 7% 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 #BFC5B8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (191, 197, 184) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 7%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (88°, 7%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #403A47 [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5665 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BEB8C5 [Gray (X11)] |
| #BFC5B8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #BFC5B8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFC5B8 is #BEB8C5 which is called Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFC5B8 color is offered by #BEB8C5. 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 #BFC5B8 are #B9C5B8 and #C5C5B8, called Ash Gray and Pale Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFC5B8 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 #BFC5B8 are #B8B9C5 (Gray (X11)) and #C5B8C5 (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
#BFC5B8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B8BFC5 (Silver Sand) and #C5B8BF (Gray (X11)) along with #BFC5B8, 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 #BFC5B8 has #B8BFC5 (Silver Sand), #BEB8C5 (Gray (X11)) and #C5BEB8 (Pale Silver). 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 #BFC5B8 contains #B8C5C5 (Silver Sand), #BEB8C5 (Gray (X11)) and #C5B8B9 (Pale Silver). 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 #BFC5B8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFC5B8 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 BFC5B8 Color
Tints
CCD1C6- D2D6CD
- D9DCD4
- DFE2DC
- E5E8E3
- ECEEEA
- F2F3F1
- F9F9F8
Tones
- B2B7AD
- ACB0A7
- A6A9A2
- A0A39C
- 999C96
- 939591
- 8D8E8B
- 868786
Shades
- 999E93
- 868A81
- 73766E
- 60635C
- 4C4F4A
- 393B37
- 262725
- 131412
#BFC5B8 Color Patterns
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#BFC5B8 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.
