#BBC6AD Hex Code
Color Name: Ash Gray
What is hex #BBC6AD Color?
The color name of hex code #BBC6AD is Ash Gray. The RGB values are (187, 198, 173) which means it is composed of
34% red, 35% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:13 K:22. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BBC6AD has a hue of 86°, 13% saturation and a brightness value of 78%.
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 #BBC6AD Color Codes
| Color Name | Ash Gray |
| RGB Values | (187, 198, 173) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 13%, 22%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (86°, 13%, 78%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #443952 [Purple Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5803 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #B8ADC6 [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #BBC6AD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #BBC6AD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BBC6AD is #B8ADC6 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 #BBC6AD color is offered by #B8ADC6. 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 #BBC6AD are #AFC6AD and #C6C5AD, called Ash Gray and Dark Vanilla, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BBC6AD 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 #BBC6AD are #ADAFC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C5ADC6 (Lilac). 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
#BBC6AD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ADBBC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C6ADBB (Black Shadows) along with #BBC6AD, 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 #BBC6AD has #ADBBC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)), #B8ADC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C6B8AD (Silver Pink). 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 #BBC6AD contains #ADC6C5 (Pastel Blue), #B8ADC6 (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #C6ADAF (Silver Pink). 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 #BBC6AD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BBC6AD 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 BBC6AD Color
Tints
C9D1BD- CFD7C6
- D6DDCE
- DDE3D6
- E4E8DE
- EBEEE6
- F1F4EF
- F8F9F7
Tones
- AFB8A4
- A9B1A0
- A3AA9B
- 9EA397
- 989C92
- 92958E
- 8C8E89
- 868785
Shades
- 969E8A
- 838B79
- 707768
- 5E6357
- 4B4F45
- 383B34
- 252823
- 131411
#BBC6AD Color Patterns
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#BBC6AD Gingham Checks
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#BBC6AD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BBC6AD Polka Dots Pattern
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#BBC6AD Honeycomb Pattern
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#BBC6AD Leaves Pattern
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#BBC6AD Houndstooth Pattern
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#BBC6AD Trellis Pattern
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#BBC6AD 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.
