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#BAB2BE Hex Code

Color Name: Gray (X11)

What is hex #BAB2BE Color?

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The color name of hex code #BAB2BE is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (186, 178, 190) which means it is composed of 34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:6 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BAB2BE has a hue of 280°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BAB2BE Color Codes

Color NameGray (X11)
RGB Values(186, 178, 190)
CMYK Values(2%, 6%, 0%, 26%)
HSV/HSB Values(280°, 6%, 75%)
Closest Web Safe#CC99CC
Inverse Color#454D41 [Rifle Green]
Closest Pantone®P 87-1 C
Closest RAL7044 [Silk grey]
Complementary Color#B6BEB2 [Ash Gray]
#BAB2BE Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#B9B9B9
Desaturated#B8B8B8
Weighted Average (Most Common)#B6B6B6
Weighted Average (Luma)#B5B5B5
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D4D4D4

Hex #BAB2BE Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of BAB2BE. Complementary color is B6BEB2

Complementary Palette

The complement of #BAB2BE is #B6BEB2 which is called Ash Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BAB2BE color is offered by #B6BEB2. 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.

BAB2BE B6BEB2
Analogous color palette with (BAB2BE, BEB2BC and B4B2BE)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #BAB2BE are #BEB2BC and #B4B2BE, called Black Shadows and Philippine Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BAB2BE 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.

BAB2BE BEB2BC B4B2BE
Split Complementary color palette with (BAB2BE, BCBEB2 and B2BEB4)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BAB2BE are #BCBEB2 (Ash Gray) and #B2BEB4 (Ash Gray). 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.

BAB2BE BCBEB2 B2BEB4
Triadic color palette with (BAB2BE, BEBAB2 and B2BEBA)

Triadic Palette

#BAB2BE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BEBAB2 (Black Shadows) and #B2BEBA (Ash Gray) along with #BAB2BE, 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.

BAB2BE BEBAB2 B2BEBA
Tetradic color palette with (BAB2BE, BEBAB2, B6BEB2 and B2B6BE)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #BAB2BE has #BEBAB2 (Black Shadows), #B6BEB2 (Ash Gray) and #B2B6BE (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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.

BAB2BE BEBAB2 B6BEB2 B2B6BE
Square color palette with (BAB2BE, BEB4B2, B6BEB2 and B2BCBE)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #BAB2BE contains #BEB4B2 (Black Shadows), #B6BEB2 (Ash Gray) and #B2BCBE (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.

BAB2BE BEB4B2 B6BEB2 B2BCBE
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Hex #BAB2BE Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #BAB2BE 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.

BAB2BE BEB2B8 BEB7B2 BBBEB2 B2BEB3 B2BEBD B2B4BE

Tints, Tones & Shades of BAB2BE Color

Tints

  • Transparent C8C1CBC8C1CB
  • Transparent CFC9D2CFC9D2
  • Transparent D6D1D8D6D1D8
  • Transparent DDD9DFDDD9DF
  • Transparent E3E0E5E3E0E5
  • Transparent EAE8ECEAE8EC
  • Transparent F1F0F2F1F0F2
  • Transparent F8F7F9F8F7F9

Tones

  • Transparent AEA8B2AEA8B2
  • Transparent A9A3ABA9A3AB
  • Transparent A39EA5A39EA5
  • Transparent 9D999F9D999F
  • Transparent 979499979499
  • Transparent 918F93918F93
  • Transparent 8C8A8C8C8A8C
  • Transparent 868586868586

Shades

  • Transparent 958E98958E98
  • Transparent 827D85827D85
  • Transparent 706B72706B72
  • Transparent 5D595F5D595F
  • Transparent 4A474C4A474C
  • Transparent 383539383539
  • Transparent 252426252426
  • Transparent 131213131213

#BAB2BE Color Patterns

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    #BAB2BE Honeycomb Pattern

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    #BAB2BE Houndstooth Pattern

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    #BAB2BE Trellis Pattern

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    #BAB2BE Plaid Pattern


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