#BBB5B2 Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #BBB5B2 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBB5B2 is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (187, 181, 178) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:3 Y:5 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBB5B2 has a hue of 20°, 5% 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 #BBB5B2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (187, 181, 178) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 3%, 5%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (20°, 5%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #444A4D [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B2B8BB [Ash Gray] |
| #BBB5B2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B6B6B6 |
| Desaturated | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #BBB5B2 Color Palettes
BBB5B2 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBB5B2 is #B2B8BB 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 #BBB5B2 color is offered by #B2B8BB. 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 #BBB5B2 are #BBBAB2 and #BBB2B4, called Ash Gray and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBB5B2 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 #BBB5B2 are #B2BBBA (Ash Gray) and #B2B4BB (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
#BBB5B2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B2BBB5 (Ash Gray) and #B5B2BB (Philippine Silver) along with #BBB5B2, 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 #BBB5B2 has #B2BBB5 (Ash Gray), #B2B8BB (Ash Gray) and #BBB2B8 (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 #BBB5B2 contains #B4BBB2 (Ash Gray), #B2B8BB (Ash Gray) and #BAB2BB (Philippine 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 #BBB5B2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBB5B2 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 BBB5B2 Color
Tints
C9C4C1- CFCBC9
- D6D3D1
- DDDAD9
- E4E1E0
- EBE9E8
- F1F0F0
- F8F8F7
Tones
- AFAAA8
- A9A5A3
- A3A09E
- 9E9B99
- 989594
- 92908F
- 8C8B8A
- 868585
Shades
- 96918E
- 837F7D
- 706D6B
- 5E5B59
- 4B4847
- 383635
- 252424
- 131212
#BBB5B2 Color Patterns
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#BBB5B2 Gingham Checks
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#BBB5B2 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBB5B2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBB5B2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBB5B2 Leaves Pattern
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#BBB5B2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBB5B2 Trellis Pattern
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#BBB5B2 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.
