#B9A7AE Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #B9A7AE Color?
The color name of hex code #B9A7AE is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (185, 167, 174) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:6 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9A7AE has a hue of 337°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #B9A7AE Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (185, 167, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 6%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (337°, 10%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #465851 [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A7B9B2 [Cambridge Blue] |
| #B9A7AE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AFAFAF |
| Desaturated | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #B9A7AE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9A7AE is #A7B9B2 which is called Cambridge Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9A7AE color is offered by #A7B9B2. 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 #B9A7AE are #B9A9A7 and #B9A7B7, called Silver Pink and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9A7AE 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 #B9A7AE are #A7B9A9 (Cambridge Blue) and #A7B7B9 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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
#B9A7AE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEB9A7 (Silver Foil) and #A7AEB9 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) along with #B9A7AE, 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 #B9A7AE has #AEB9A7 (Silver Foil), #A7B9B2 (Cambridge Blue) and #B2A7B9 (Pastel Purple). 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 #B9A7AE contains #B7B9A7 (Silver Foil), #A7B9B2 (Cambridge Blue) and #A9A7B9 (Metallic Silver). 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 #B9A7AE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9A7AE 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 B9A7AE Color
Tints
C7B9BE- CEC1C6
- D5CACE
- DCD3D7
- E3DCDF
- EAE5E7
- F1EDEF
- F8F6F7
Tones
- AE9FA5
- A89BA0
- A2979C
- 9D9497
- 979092
- 918C8E
- 8B8889
- 868485
Shades
- 94868B
- 82757A
- 6F6468
- 5D5457
- 4A4346
- 383234
- 252123
- 131111
#B9A7AE Color Patterns
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#B9A7AE Gingham Checks
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#B9A7AE Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B9A7AE Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9A7AE Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9A7AE Leaves Pattern
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#B9A7AE Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9A7AE Trellis Pattern
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#B9A7AE 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.
