#B6BCBC Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #B6BCBC Color?
The color name of hex code #B6BCBC is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (182, 188, 188) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B6BCBC has a hue of 180°, 3% 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 #B6BCBC Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (182, 188, 188) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 3%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #494343 [Purple Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BCB6B6 [Black Shadows] |
| #B6BCBC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #B6BCBC Color Palettes
B6BCBC is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B6BCBC is #BCB6B6 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 #B6BCBC color is offered by #BCB6B6. 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 #B6BCBC are #B6B9BC and #B6BCB9, called Ash Gray and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B6BCBC 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 #B6BCBC are #BCB6B9 (Gray (X11)) and #BCB9B6 (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
#B6BCBC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BCB6BC (Gray (X11)) and #BCBCB6 (Gray (X11)) along with #B6BCBC, 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 #B6BCBC has #BCB6BC (Gray (X11)), #BCB6B6 (Black Shadows) and #B6BCB6 (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 #B6BCBC contains #B9B6BC (Gray (X11)), #BCB6B6 (Black Shadows) and #B9BCB6 (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 #B6BCBC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B6BCBC 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 B6BCBC Color
Tints
C5C9C9- CCD0D0
- D3D7D7
- DBDEDE
- E2E4E4
- E9EBEB
- F0F2F2
- F8F8F8
Tones
- ABB0B0
- A6AAAA
- A0A4A4
- 9B9E9E
- 969898
- 909292
- 8B8C8C
- 858686
Shades
- 929696
- 7F8484
- 6D7171
- 5B5E5E
- 494B4B
- 373838
- 242626
- 121313
#B6BCBC Color Patterns
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#B6BCBC Gingham Checks
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#B6BCBC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B6BCBC Polka Dots Pattern
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#B6BCBC Honeycomb Pattern
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#B6BCBC Leaves Pattern
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#B6BCBC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B6BCBC Trellis Pattern
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#B6BCBC 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.
