#BFC5DB Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #BFC5DB Color?
The color name of hex code #BFC5DB is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (191, 197, 219) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:10 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFC5DB has a hue of 227°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #BFC5DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (191, 197, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 10%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 13%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #403A24 [Jacko Bean] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7450 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DBD5BF [Bone] |
| #BFC5DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CACACA |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #BFC5DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFC5DB is #DBD5BF which is called Bone. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFC5DB color is offered by #DBD5BF. 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 #BFC5DB are #C7BFDB and #BFD3DB, called Lavender Gray and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFC5DB 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 #BFC5DB are #DBC7BF (Dust Storm) and #D3DBBF (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
#BFC5DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DBBFC5 (Dust Storm) and #C5DBBF (Pastel Gray) along with #BFC5DB, 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 #BFC5DB has #DBBFC5 (Dust Storm), #DBD5BF (Bone) and #BFDBD5 (Columbia Blue). 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 #BFC5DB contains #DBBFD3 (Thistle), #DBD5BF (Bone) and #BFDBC7 (Jet Stream). 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 #BFC5DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFC5DB 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 BFC5DB Color
Tints
CCD1E2- D2D6E6
- D9DCE9
- DFE2ED
- E5E8F1
- ECEEF4
- F2F3F8
- F9F9FB
Tones
- B2B7C9
- ACB0C0
- A6A9B7
- A0A3AE
- 999CA4
- 93959B
- 8D8E92
- 868789
Shades
- 999EAF
- 868A99
- 737683
- 60636E
- 4C4F58
- 393B42
- 26272C
- 131416
#BFC5DB Color Patterns
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#BFC5DB Gingham Checks
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#BFC5DB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFC5DB Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFC5DB Leaves Pattern
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#BFC5DB Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFC5DB Trellis Pattern
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#BFC5DB 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.
