#BABCB3 Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #BABCB3 Color?
The color name of hex code #BABCB3 is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (186, 188, 179) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:5 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BABCB3 has a hue of 73°, 5% 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 #BABCB3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (186, 188, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 5%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (73°, 5%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #45434C [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | 413 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B5B3BC [Philippine Silver] |
| #BABCB3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B8B8B8 |
| Desaturated | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #BABCB3 Color Palettes
BABCB3 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BABCB3 is #B5B3BC which is called Philippine Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BABCB3 color is offered by #B5B3BC. 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 #BABCB3 are #B6BCB3 and #BCBAB3, called Ash Gray and Ash Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BABCB3 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 #BABCB3 are #B3B6BC (Philippine Silver) and #BAB3BC (Philippine Silver). 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
#BABCB3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3BABC (Ash Gray) and #BCB3BA (Black Shadows) along with #BABCB3, 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 #BABCB3 has #B3BABC (Ash Gray), #B5B3BC (Philippine Silver) and #BCB5B3 (Black Shadows). 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 #BABCB3 contains #B3BCBA (Ash Gray), #B5B3BC (Philippine Silver) and #BCB3B6 (Black Shadows). 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 #BABCB3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BABCB3 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 BABCB3 Color
Tints
C8C9C2- CFD0CA
- D6D7D1
- DDDED9
- E3E4E1
- EAEBE8
- F1F2F0
- F8F8F7
Tones
- AEB0A9
- A9AAA4
- A3A49F
- 9D9E9A
- 979894
- 91928F
- 8C8C8A
- 868685
Shades
- 95968F
- 82847D
- 70716B
- 5D5E5A
- 4A4B48
- 383836
- 252624
- 131312
#BABCB3 Color Patterns
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#BABCB3 Gingham Checks
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#BABCB3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BABCB3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BABCB3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BABCB3 Leaves Pattern
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#BABCB3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BABCB3 Trellis Pattern
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#BABCB3 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.
