#B4C9CD Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Blue
What is hex #B4C9CD Color?
The color name of hex code #B4C9CD is Pastel Blue. The RGB values are (180, 201, 205) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:2 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B4C9CD has a hue of 190°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #B4C9CD Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Blue |
| RGB Values | (180, 201, 205) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 2%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (190°, 12%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4B3632 [Dark Lava] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CDB8B4 [Pale Silver] |
| #B4C9CD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C3C3C3 |
| Desaturated | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #B4C9CD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B4C9CD is #CDB8B4 which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B4C9CD color is offered by #CDB8B4. 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 #B4C9CD are #B4BDCD and #B4CDC5, called Pastel Blue and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B4C9CD 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 #B4C9CD are #CDB4BD (Pale Silver) and #CDC5B4 (Pale 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.
Triadic Palette
#B4C9CD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CDB4C9 (Pink Lavender) and #C9CDB4 (Pale Silver) along with #B4C9CD, 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 #B4C9CD has #CDB4C9 (Pink Lavender), #CDB8B4 (Pale Silver) and #B4CDB8 (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 #B4C9CD contains #C5B4CD (Lavender Gray), #CDB8B4 (Pale Silver) and #BDCDB4 (Argent). 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 #B4C9CD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B4C9CD 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 B4C9CD Color
Tints
C3D4D7- CBD9DC
- D2DFE1
- DAE4E6
- E1E9EB
- E9EFF0
- F0F4F5
- F8FAFA
Tones
- AABABE
- A4B3B6
- 9FACAE
- 9AA5A7
- 959D9F
- 909697
- 8A8F8F
- 858788
Shades
- 90A1A4
- 7E8D90
- 6C797B
- 5A6567
- 485052
- 363C3E
- 242829
- 121415
#B4C9CD Color Patterns
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#B4C9CD Gingham Checks
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#B4C9CD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B4C9CD Polka Dots Pattern
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#B4C9CD Honeycomb Pattern
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#B4C9CD Leaves Pattern
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#B4C9CD Houndstooth Pattern
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#B4C9CD Trellis Pattern
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#B4C9CD 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.
