#BFC7DB Hex Code
Color Name: Light Periwinkle
What is hex #BFC7DB Color?
The color name of hex code #BFC7DB is Light Periwinkle. The RGB values are (191, 199, 219) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:9 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFC7DB has a hue of 223°, 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 #BFC7DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Periwinkle |
| RGB Values | (191, 199, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 9%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (223°, 13%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #403824 [Jacko Bean] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7450 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DBD3BF [Pastel Gray] |
| #BFC7DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CBCBCB |
| Desaturated | #CDCDCD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #BFC7DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFC7DB is #DBD3BF which is called Pastel Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFC7DB color is offered by #DBD3BF. 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 #BFC7DB are #C5BFDB and #BFD5DB, called Lavender Gray and Columbia Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFC7DB 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 #BFC7DB are #DBC5BF (Dust Storm) and #D5DBBF (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
#BFC7DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DBBFC7 (Dust Storm) and #C7DBBF (Pastel Gray) along with #BFC7DB, 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 #BFC7DB has #DBBFC7 (Dust Storm), #DBD3BF (Pastel Gray) and #BFDBD3 (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 #BFC7DB contains #DBBFD5 (Thistle), #DBD3BF (Pastel Gray) and #BFDBC5 (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 #BFC7DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFC7DB 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 BFC7DB Color
Tints
CCD2E2- D2D8E6
- D9DDE9
- DFE3ED
- E5E9F1
- ECEEF4
- F2F4F8
- F9F9FB
Tones
- B2B9C9
- ACB2C0
- A6ABB7
- A0A4AE
- 999CA4
- 93959B
- 8D8E92
- 868789
Shades
- 999FAF
- 868B99
- 737783
- 60646E
- 4C5058
- 393C42
- 26282C
- 131416
#BFC7DB Color Patterns
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#BFC7DB Gingham Checks
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#BFC7DB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFC7DB Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFC7DB Leaves Pattern
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#BFC7DB Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFC7DB Trellis Pattern
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#BFC7DB 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.
