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#BDBDBD Hex Code

Color Name: Gray (X11)

What is hex #BDBDBD Color?

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The color name of hex code #BDBDBD is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (189, 189, 189) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDBDBD has a hue of 359°, 0% 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 #BDBDBD Color Codes

Color NameGray (X11)
RGB Values(189, 189, 189)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 0%, 26%)
HSV/HSB Values(359°, 0%, 74%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#424242 [Arsenic]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 4 C
Closest RAL7035 [Light grey]
Complementary Color#BDBDBD [Gray (X11)]
#BDBDBD Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#BDBDBD
Desaturated#BDBDBD
Weighted Average (Most Common)#BDBDBD
Weighted Average (Luma)#BDBDBD
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D8D8D8

Hex #BDBDBD Color Palettes

BDBDBD is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of BDBDBD. Complementary color is BDBDBD

Complementary Palette

The complement of #BDBDBD is #BDBDBD which is called Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BDBDBD color is offered by #BDBDBD. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (BDBDBD, BDBDBD and BDBDBD)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #BDBDBD are #BDBDBD and #BDBDBD, called Gray (X11) and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDBDBD 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (BDBDBD, BDBDBD and BDBDBD)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BDBDBD are #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)) and #BDBDBD (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.

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Triadic color palette with (BDBDBD, BDBDBD and BDBDBD)

Triadic Palette

#BDBDBD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)) and #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)) along with #BDBDBD, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (BDBDBD, BDBDBD, BDBDBD and BDBDBD)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #BDBDBD has #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)), #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)) and #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)). 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.

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Square color palette with (BDBDBD, BDBDBD, BDBDBD and BDBDBD)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #BDBDBD contains #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)), #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)) and #BDBDBD (Gray (X11)). 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.

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Rainbow color

Hex #BDBDBD Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #BDBDBD 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of BDBDBD Color

Tints

  • Transparent CACACACACACA
  • Transparent D1D1D1D1D1D1
  • Transparent D7D7D7D7D7D7
  • Transparent DEDEDEDEDEDE
  • Transparent E5E5E5E5E5E5
  • Transparent EBEBEBEBEBEB
  • Transparent F2F2F2F2F2F2
  • Transparent F8F8F8F8F8F8

Tones

  • Transparent B1B1B1B1B1B1
  • Transparent ABABABABABAB
  • Transparent A5A5A5A5A5A5
  • Transparent 9F9F9F9F9F9F
  • Transparent 989898989898
  • Transparent 929292929292
  • Transparent 8C8C8C8C8C8C
  • Transparent 868686868686

Shades

  • Transparent 979797979797
  • Transparent 848484848484
  • Transparent 717171717171
  • Transparent 5F5F5F5F5F5F
  • Transparent 4C4C4C4C4C4C
  • Transparent 393939393939
  • Transparent 262626262626
  • Transparent 131313131313

#BDBDBD Color Patterns

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    #BDBDBD Honeycomb Pattern

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    #BDBDBD Leaves Pattern

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    #BDBDBD Houndstooth Pattern

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    #BDBDBD Trellis Pattern

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    #BDBDBD Plaid Pattern


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