#B5B8C4 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #B5B8C4 Color?
The color name of hex code #B5B8C4 is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (181, 184, 196) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:6 Y:0 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B5B8C4 has a hue of 228°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #B5B8C4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (181, 184, 196) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 6%, 0%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 8%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #4A473B [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C4C1B5 [Pale Silver] |
| #B5B8C4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #B5B8C4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B5B8C4 is #C4C1B5 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 #B5B8C4 color is offered by #C4C1B5. 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 #B5B8C4 are #BAB5C4 and #B5C0C4, called Gray (X11) and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B5B8C4 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 #B5B8C4 are #C4BAB5 (Pale Silver) and #C0C4B5 (Gray (X11)). 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
#B5B8C4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C4B5B8 (Black Shadows) and #B8C4B5 (Ash Gray) along with #B5B8C4, 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 #B5B8C4 has #C4B5B8 (Black Shadows), #C4C1B5 (Pale Silver) and #B5C4C1 (Silver Sand). 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 #B5B8C4 contains #C4B5C0 (Gray (X11)), #C4C1B5 (Pale Silver) and #B5C4BA (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 #B5B8C4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B5B8C4 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 B5B8C4 Color
Tints
C4C6D0- CBCDD6
- D3D4DC
- DADCE2
- E1E3E7
- E9EAED
- F0F1F3
- F8F8F9
Tones
- AAADB6
- A5A7B0
- A0A2A9
- 9B9CA2
- 95969B
- 909194
- 8B8B8E
- 858687
Shades
- 91939D
- 7F8189
- 6D6E76
- 5B5C62
- 484A4E
- 36373B
- 242527
- 121214
#B5B8C4 Color Patterns
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#B5B8C4 Gingham Checks
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#B5B8C4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B5B8C4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B5B8C4 Leaves Pattern
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#B5B8C4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B5B8C4 Trellis Pattern
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#B5B8C4 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.
