#BDB1B9 Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #BDB1B9 Color?
The color name of hex code #BDB1B9 is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (189, 177, 185) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:6 Y:2 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDB1B9 has a hue of 320°, 6% 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 #BDB1B9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (189, 177, 185) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 6%, 2%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (320°, 6%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #424E46 [Outer Space] |
| Closest Pantone® | P 87-1 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1BDB5 [Ash Gray] |
| #BDB1B9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B8B8B8 |
| Desaturated | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #BDB1B9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BDB1B9 is #B1BDB5 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 #BDB1B9 color is offered by #B1BDB5. 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 #BDB1B9 are #BDB1B3 and #BBB1BD, called Black Shadows and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDB1B9 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 #BDB1B9 are #B3BDB1 (Ash Gray) and #B1BDBB (Ash Gray). 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
#BDB1B9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B9BDB1 (Ash Gray) and #B1B9BD (Ash Gray) along with #BDB1B9, 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 #BDB1B9 has #B9BDB1 (Ash Gray), #B1BDB5 (Ash Gray) and #B5B1BD (Philippine Silver). 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 #BDB1B9 contains #BDBBB1 (Ash Gray), #B1BDB5 (Ash Gray) and #B1B3BD (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #BDB1B9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BDB1B9 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 BDB1B9 Color
Tints
CAC1C7- D1C8CE
- D7D0D5
- DED8DC
- E5E0E3
- EBE8EA
- F2EFF1
- F8F7F8
Tones
- B1A7AE
- ABA2A8
- A59DA2
- 9F999D
- 989497
- 928F91
- 8C8A8B
- 868586
Shades
- 978E94
- 847C82
- 716A6F
- 5F595D
- 4C474A
- 393538
- 262325
- 131213
#BDB1B9 Color Patterns
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#BDB1B9 Gingham Checks
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#BDB1B9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BDB1B9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BDB1B9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BDB1B9 Leaves Pattern
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#BDB1B9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BDB1B9 Trellis Pattern
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#BDB1B9 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.
