#B8BC85 Hex Code
Color Name: Sage
What is hex #B8BC85 Color?
The color name of hex code #B8BC85 is Sage. The RGB values are (184, 188, 133) which means it is composed of
36% red, 37% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:29 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B8BC85 has a hue of 64°, 29% 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 #B8BC85 Color Codes
| Color Name | Sage |
| RGB Values | (184, 188, 133) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 29%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (64°, 29%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #47437A [Purple Navy] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5787 C |
| Closest RAL | 1000 [Green beige] |
| Complementary Color | #8985BC [Ube] |
| #B8BC85 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A8A8A8 |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #B8BC85 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B8BC85 is #8985BC which is called Ube. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B8BC85 color is offered by #8985BC. 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 #B8BC85 are #9DBC85 and #BCA585, called Dark Sea Green and Pale Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B8BC85 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 #B8BC85 are #859DBC (Pewter Blue) and #A585BC (African Violet). 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
#B8BC85 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #85B8BC (Pewter Blue) and #BC85B8 (African Violet) along with #B8BC85, 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 #B8BC85 has #85B8BC (Pewter Blue), #8985BC (Ube) and #BC8985 (Old Rose). 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 #B8BC85 contains #85BCA5 (Eton Blue), #8985BC (Ube) and #BC859D (Opera Mauve). 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 #B8BC85 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B8BC85 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 B8BC85 Color
Tints
C6C99D- CDD0AA
- D4D7B6
- DCDEC2
- E3E4CE
- EAEBDA
- F1F2E7
- F8F8F3
Tones
- ADB084
- A7AA84
- A2A483
- 9C9E83
- 969882
- 919282
- 8B8C81
- 868681
Shades
- 93966A
- 81845D
- 6E7150
- 5C5E43
- 4A4B35
- 373828
- 25261B
- 12130D
#B8BC85 Color Patterns
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#B8BC85 Gingham Checks
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#B8BC85 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B8BC85 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B8BC85 Trellis Pattern
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#B8BC85 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.
