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#B3A7A2 Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)

What is hex #B3A7A2 Color?

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The color name of hex code #B3A7A2 is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (179, 167, 162) which means it is composed of 35% red, 33% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:10 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3A7A2 has a hue of 18°, 9% 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 #B3A7A2 Color Codes

Color NameDark Gray (X11)
RGB Values(179, 167, 162)
CMYK Values(0%, 7%, 10%, 30%)
HSV/HSB Values(18°, 9%, 70%)
Closest Web Safe#CC9999
Inverse Color#4C585D [Feldgrau]
Closest Pantone®407 C
Closest RAL7032 [Pebble grey]
Complementary Color#A2AEB3 [Metallic Silver]
#B3A7A2 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#A9A9A9
Desaturated#ABABAB
Weighted Average (Most Common)#AAAAAA
Weighted Average (Luma)#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#CECECE

Hex #B3A7A2 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of B3A7A2. Complementary color is A2AEB3

Complementary Palette

The complement of #B3A7A2 is #A2AEB3 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 #B3A7A2 color is offered by #A2AEB3. 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.

B3A7A2 A2AEB3
Analogous color palette with (B3A7A2, B3B0A2 and B3A2A6)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #B3A7A2 are #B3B0A2 and #B3A2A6, called Silver Foil and Lilac Luster, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3A7A2 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.

B3A7A2 B3B0A2 B3A2A6
Split Complementary color palette with (B3A7A2, A2B3B0 and A2A6B3)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B3A7A2 are #A2B3B0 (Metallic Silver) and #A2A6B3 (Metallic Silver). 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.

B3A7A2 A2B3B0 A2A6B3
Triadic color palette with (B3A7A2, A2B3A7 and A7A2B3)

Triadic Palette

#B3A7A2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A2B3A7 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A7A2B3 (Metallic Silver) along with #B3A7A2, 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.

B3A7A2 A2B3A7 A7A2B3
Tetradic color palette with (B3A7A2, A2B3A7, A2AEB3 and B3A2AE)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #B3A7A2 has #A2B3A7 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A2AEB3 (Metallic Silver) and #B3A2AE (Pastel Purple). 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.

B3A7A2 A2B3A7 A2AEB3 B3A2AE
Square color palette with (B3A7A2, A6B3A2, A2AEB3 and B0A2B3)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #B3A7A2 contains #A6B3A2 (Laurel Green), #A2AEB3 (Metallic Silver) and #B0A2B3 (Pastel Purple). 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.

B3A7A2 A6B3A2 A2AEB3 B0A2B3
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Hex #B3A7A2 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #B3A7A2 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.

B3A7A2 B0B3A2 A2B3A2 A2B3B1 A2A7B3 ACA2B3 B3A2AB

Tints, Tones & Shades of B3A7A2 Color

Tints

  • Transparent C2B9B5C2B9B5
  • Transparent CAC1BECAC1BE
  • Transparent D1CAC7D1CAC7
  • Transparent D9D3D1D9D3D1
  • Transparent E1DCDAE1DCDA
  • Transparent E8E5E3E8E5E3
  • Transparent F0EDECF0EDEC
  • Transparent F7F6F6F7F6F6

Tones

  • Transparent A99F9BA99F9B
  • Transparent A49B98A49B98
  • Transparent 9F97949F9794
  • Transparent 9A94919A9491
  • Transparent 94908E94908E
  • Transparent 8F8C8A8F8C8A
  • Transparent 8A88878A8887
  • Transparent 858483858483

Shades

  • Transparent 8F86828F8682
  • Transparent 7D75717D7571
  • Transparent 6B64616B6461
  • Transparent 5A54515A5451
  • Transparent 484341484341
  • Transparent 363231363231
  • Transparent 242120242120
  • Transparent 121110121110

#B3A7A2 Color Patterns

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    #B3A7A2 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.