#B4BBBC Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #B4BBBC Color?
The color name of hex code #B4BBBC is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (180, 187, 188) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:1 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B4BBBC has a hue of 188°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #B4BBBC Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (180, 187, 188) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 1%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (188°, 4%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4B4443 [Purple Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5517 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BCB5B4 [Black Shadows] |
| #B4BBBC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #B4BBBC Color Palettes
B4BBBC is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B4BBBC is #BCB5B4 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 #B4BBBC color is offered by #BCB5B4. 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 #B4BBBC are #B4B7BC and #B4BCB9, called Philippine Silver and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B4BBBC 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 #B4BBBC are #BCB4B7 (Black Shadows) and #BCB9B4 (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
#B4BBBC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BCB4BB (Gray (X11)) and #BBBCB4 (Ash Gray) along with #B4BBBC, 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 #B4BBBC has #BCB4BB (Gray (X11)), #BCB5B4 (Black Shadows) and #B4BCB5 (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 #B4BBBC contains #B9B4BC (Philippine Silver), #BCB5B4 (Black Shadows) and #B7BCB4 (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 #B4BBBC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B4BBBC 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 B4BBBC Color
Tints
C3C9C9- CBCFD0
- D2D6D7
- DADDDE
- E1E4E4
- E9EBEB
- F0F1F2
- F8F8F8
Tones
- AAAFB0
- A4A9AA
- 9FA3A4
- 9A9E9E
- 959898
- 909292
- 8A8C8C
- 858686
Shades
- 909696
- 7E8384
- 6C7071
- 5A5E5E
- 484B4B
- 363838
- 242526
- 121313
#B4BBBC Color Patterns
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#B4BBBC Gingham Checks
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#B4BBBC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B4BBBC Polka Dots Pattern
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#B4BBBC Honeycomb Pattern
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#B4BBBC Leaves Pattern
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#B4BBBC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B4BBBC Trellis Pattern
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#B4BBBC 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.
