#B4B8BB Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #B4B8BB Color?
The color name of hex code #B4B8BB is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (180, 184, 187) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:2 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B4B8BB has a hue of 206°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #B4B8BB Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (180, 184, 187) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 2%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (206°, 4%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4B4744 [Purple Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BBB7B4 [Philippine Silver] |
| #B4B8BB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B8B8B8 |
| Desaturated | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #B4B8BB Color Palettes
B4B8BB is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B4B8BB is #BBB7B4 which is called Philippine Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B4B8BB color is offered by #BBB7B4. 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 #B4B8BB are #B4B5BB and #B4BBBB, called Philippine Silver and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B4B8BB 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 #B4B8BB are #BBB4B5 (Black Shadows) and #BBBBB4 (Ash 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
#B4B8BB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BBB4B8 (Black Shadows) and #B8BBB4 (Ash Gray) along with #B4B8BB, 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 #B4B8BB has #BBB4B8 (Black Shadows), #BBB7B4 (Philippine Silver) and #B4BBB7 (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 #B4B8BB contains #BBB4BB (Gray (X11)), #BBB7B4 (Philippine Silver) and #B5BBB4 (Ash Gray). 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 #B4B8BB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B4B8BB 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 B4B8BB Color
Tints
C3C6C9- CBCDCF
- D2D4D6
- DADCDD
- E1E3E4
- E9EAEB
- F0F1F1
- F8F8F8
Tones
- AAADAF
- A4A7A9
- 9FA2A3
- 9A9C9E
- 959698
- 909192
- 8A8B8C
- 858686
Shades
- 909396
- 7E8183
- 6C6E70
- 5A5C5E
- 484A4B
- 363738
- 242525
- 121213
#B4B8BB Color Patterns
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#B4B8BB Gingham Checks
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#B4B8BB Polka Dots Pattern
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#B4B8BB Honeycomb Pattern
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#B4B8BB Leaves Pattern
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#B4B8BB Houndstooth Pattern
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#B4B8BB Trellis Pattern
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#B4B8BB Plaid Pattern
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