#B3C2BE Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #B3C2BE Color?
The color name of hex code #B3C2BE is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (179, 194, 190) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:0 Y:2 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3C2BE has a hue of 164°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #B3C2BE Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (179, 194, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 0%, 2%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (164°, 8%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4C3D41 [Dark Puce] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5517 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C2B3B7 [Black Shadows] |
| #B3C2BE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BCBCBC |
| Desaturated | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #B3C2BE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3C2BE is #C2B3B7 which is called Black Shadows. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3C2BE color is offered by #C2B3B7. 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 #B3C2BE are #B3BFC2 and #B3C2B7, called Gray (X11) and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3C2BE 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 #B3C2BE are #C2B3BF (Gray (X11)) and #C2B7B3 (Black Shadows). 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
#B3C2BE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BEB3C2 (Gray (X11)) and #C2BEB3 (Pale Silver) along with #B3C2BE, 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 #B3C2BE has #BEB3C2 (Gray (X11)), #C2B3B7 (Black Shadows) and #B7C2B3 (Ash Gray). 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 #B3C2BE contains #B7B3C2 (Gray (X11)), #C2B3B7 (Black Shadows) and #BFC2B3 (Gray (X11)). 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 #B3C2BE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3C2BE 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 B3C2BE Color
Tints
C2CECB- CAD4D2
- D1DAD8
- D9E1DF
- E1E7E5
- E8EDEC
- F0F3F2
- F7F9F9
Tones
- A9B5B2
- A4AEAB
- 9FA8A5
- 9AA19F
- 949A99
- 8F9493
- 8A8D8C
- 858786
Shades
- 8F9B98
- 7D8885
- 6B7472
- 5A615F
- 484E4C
- 363A39
- 242726
- 121313
#B3C2BE Color Patterns
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#B3C2BE Gingham Checks
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#B3C2BE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B3C2BE Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3C2BE Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3C2BE Leaves Pattern
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#B3C2BE Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3C2BE Trellis Pattern
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#B3C2BE Plaid Pattern
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