#B1B2A6 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Foil
What is hex #B1B2A6 Color?
The color name of hex code #B1B2A6 is Silver Foil. The RGB values are (177, 178, 166) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:7 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B1B2A6 has a hue of 65°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B1B2A6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Foil |
| RGB Values | (177, 178, 166) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 7%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (65°, 7%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #4E4D59 [Dark Liver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A7A6B2 [Metallic Silver] |
| #B1B2A6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D2D2D2 |
Hex #B1B2A6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B1B2A6 is #A7A6B2 which is called Metallic Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B1B2A6 color is offered by #A7A6B2. 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 #B1B2A6 are #ABB2A6 and #B2ADA6, called Silver Chalice and Silver Chalice, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B1B2A6 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 #B1B2A6 are #A6ABB2 (Metallic Silver) and #ADA6B2 (Silver (Metallic)). 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
#B1B2A6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A6B1B2 (Metallic Silver) and #B2A6B1 (Pastel Purple) along with #B1B2A6, 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 #B1B2A6 has #A6B1B2 (Metallic Silver), #A7A6B2 (Metallic Silver) and #B2A7A6 (Dark Gray (X11)). 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 #B1B2A6 contains #A6B2AD (Silver Chalice), #A7A6B2 (Metallic Silver) and #B2A6AB (Silver Chalice). 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 #B1B2A6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B1B2A6 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 B1B2A6 Color
Tints
C1C1B8- C8C9C1
- D0D1CA
- D8D9D3
- E0E0DB
- E8E8E4
- EFF0ED
- F7F7F6
Tones
- A7A89E
- A2A39B
- 9D9E97
- 999993
- 94948F
- 8F8F8B
- 8A8A88
- 858584
Shades
- 8E8E85
- 7C7D74
- 6A6B64
- 595953
- 474742
- 353532
- 232421
- 121211
#B1B2A6 Color Patterns
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#B1B2A6 Gingham Checks
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#B1B2A6 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B1B2A6 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B1B2A6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B1B2A6 Leaves Pattern
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#B1B2A6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B1B2A6 Trellis Pattern
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#B1B2A6 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.
