#BBBDB3 Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #BBBDB3 Color?
The color name of hex code #BBBDB3 is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (187, 189, 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, #BBBDB3 has a hue of 72°, 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 #BBBDB3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (187, 189, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 5%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (72°, 5%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #44424C [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | 413 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B5B3BD [Philippine Silver] |
| #BBBDB3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BBBDB3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBBDB3 is #B5B3BD 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 #BBBDB3 color is offered by #B5B3BD. 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 #BBBDB3 are #B6BDB3 and #BDBAB3, called Ash Gray and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBBDB3 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 #BBBDB3 are #B3B6BD (Philippine Silver) and #BAB3BD (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
#BBBDB3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3BBBD (Ash Gray) and #BDB3BB (Black Shadows) along with #BBBDB3, 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 #BBBDB3 has #B3BBBD (Ash Gray), #B5B3BD (Philippine Silver) and #BDB5B3 (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 #BBBDB3 contains #B3BDBA (Ash Gray), #B5B3BD (Philippine Silver) and #BDB3B6 (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 #BBBDB3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBBDB3 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 BBBDB3 Color
Tints
C9CAC2- CFD1CA
- D6D7D1
- DDDED9
- E4E5E1
- EBEBE8
- F1F2F0
- F8F8F7
Tones
- AFB1A9
- A9ABA4
- A3A59F
- 9E9F9A
- 989894
- 92928F
- 8C8C8A
- 868685
Shades
- 96978F
- 83847D
- 70716B
- 5E5F5A
- 4B4C48
- 383936
- 252624
- 131312
#BBBDB3 Color Patterns
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#BBBDB3 Gingham Checks
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#BBBDB3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBBDB3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBBDB3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBBDB3 Leaves Pattern
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#BBBDB3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBBDB3 Trellis Pattern
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#BBBDB3 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.
