#BAB9B8 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BAB9B8 Color?
The color name of hex code #BAB9B8 is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (186, 185, 184) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:1 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BAB9B8 has a hue of 30°, 1% 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 #BAB9B8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (186, 185, 184) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 1%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (30°, 1%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #454647 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B8B9BA [Gray (X11)] |
| #BAB9B8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #BAB9B8 Color Palettes
BAB9B8 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BAB9B8 is #B8B9BA which is called Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BAB9B8 color is offered by #B8B9BA. 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 #BAB9B8 are #BABAB8 and #BAB8B8, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BAB9B8 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 #BAB9B8 are #B8BABA (Gray (X11)) and #B8B8BA (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
#BAB9B8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B8BAB9 (Ash Gray) and #B9B8BA (Gray (X11)) along with #BAB9B8, 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 #BAB9B8 has #B8BAB9 (Ash Gray), #B8B9BA (Gray (X11)) and #BAB8B9 (Gray (X11)). 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 #BAB9B8 contains #B8BAB8 (Ash Gray), #B8B9BA (Gray (X11)) and #BAB8BA (Gray (X11)). 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 #BAB9B8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BAB9B8 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 BAB9B8 Color
Tints
C8C7C6- CFCECD
- D6D5D4
- DDDCDC
- E3E3E3
- EAEAEA
- F1F1F1
- F8F8F8
Tones
- AEAEAD
- A9A8A7
- A3A2A2
- 9D9D9C
- 979796
- 919191
- 8C8B8B
- 868686
Shades
- 959493
- 828281
- 706F6E
- 5D5D5C
- 4A4A4A
- 383837
- 252525
- 131312
#BAB9B8 Color Patterns
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#BAB9B8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BAB9B8 Plaid Pattern
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