#BBB8AC Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #BBB8AC Color?
The color name of hex code #BBB8AC is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (187, 184, 172) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:8 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBB8AC has a hue of 48°, 8% 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 #BBB8AC Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (187, 184, 172) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 8%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (48°, 8%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #444753 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #ACAFBB [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #BBB8AC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B5B5B5 |
| Desaturated | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #BBB8AC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBB8AC is #ACAFBB which is called Cadet Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BBB8AC color is offered by #ACAFBB. 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 #BBB8AC are #B7BBAC and #BBB1AC, called Ash Gray and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBB8AC 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 #BBB8AC are #ACB7BB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #B1ACBB (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
#BBB8AC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ACBBB8 (Ash Gray) and #B8ACBB (Philippine Silver) along with #BBB8AC, 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 #BBB8AC has #ACBBB8 (Ash Gray), #ACAFBB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BBACAF (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 #BBB8AC contains #ACBBB1 (Ash Gray), #ACAFBB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BBACB7 (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 #BBB8AC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBB8AC 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 BBB8AC Color
Tints
C9C6BD- CFCDC5
- D6D4CD
- DDDCD6
- E4E3DE
- EBEAE6
- F1F1EE
- F8F8F7
Tones
- AFADA3
- A9A79F
- A3A29A
- 9E9C96
- 989692
- 92918D
- 8C8B89
- 868684
Shades
- 96938A
- 838178
- 706E67
- 5E5C56
- 4B4A45
- 383734
- 252522
- 131211
#BBB8AC Color Patterns
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#BBB8AC Gingham Checks
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#BBB8AC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBB8AC Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBB8AC Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBB8AC Leaves Pattern
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#BBB8AC Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBB8AC Trellis Pattern
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#BBB8AC 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.
