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#BDC1C1 Hex Code

Color Name: Silver Sand

What is hex #BDC1C1 Color?

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The color name of hex code #BDC1C1 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (189, 193, 193) which means it is composed of 33% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDC1C1 has a hue of 180°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #BDC1C1 Color Codes

Color NameSilver Sand
RGB Values(189, 193, 193)
CMYK Values(2%, 0%, 0%, 24%)
HSV/HSB Values(180°, 2%, 76%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#423E3E [Black Olive]
Closest Pantone®P 175-2 C
Closest RAL7035 [Light grey]
Complementary Color#C1BDBD [Gray (X11)]
#BDC1C1 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#C0C0C0
Desaturated#BFBFBF
Weighted Average (Most Common)#C0C0C0
Weighted Average (Luma)#C0C0C0
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DADADA

Hex #BDC1C1 Color Palettes

BDC1C1 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of BDC1C1. Complementary color is C1BDBD

Complementary Palette

The complement of #BDC1C1 is #C1BDBD 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 #BDC1C1 color is offered by #C1BDBD. 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.

BDC1C1 C1BDBD
Analogous color palette with (BDC1C1, BDBFC1 and BDC1BF)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #BDC1C1 are #BDBFC1 and #BDC1BF, called Silver Sand and Argent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDC1C1 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.

BDC1C1 BDBFC1 BDC1BF
Split Complementary color palette with (BDC1C1, C1BDBF and C1BFBD)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BDC1C1 are #C1BDBF (Argent) and #C1BFBD (Argent). 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.

BDC1C1 C1BDBF C1BFBD
Triadic color palette with (BDC1C1, C1BDC1 and C1C1BD)

Triadic Palette

#BDC1C1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C1BDC1 (Argent) and #C1C1BD (Argent) along with #BDC1C1, 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.

BDC1C1 C1BDC1 C1C1BD
Tetradic color palette with (BDC1C1, C1BDC1, C1BDBD and BDC1BD)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #BDC1C1 has #C1BDC1 (Argent), #C1BDBD (Gray (X11)) and #BDC1BD (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.

BDC1C1 C1BDC1 C1BDBD BDC1BD
Square color palette with (BDC1C1, BFBDC1, C1BDBD and BFC1BD)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #BDC1C1 contains #BFBDC1 (Argent), #C1BDBD (Gray (X11)) and #BFC1BD (Argent). 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.

BDC1C1 BFBDC1 C1BDBD BFC1BD
Rainbow color

Hex #BDC1C1 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #BDC1C1 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.

BDC1C1 BDBEC1 C0BDC1 C1BDBF C1BFBD C0C1BD BDC1BE

Tints, Tones & Shades of BDC1C1 Color

Tints

  • Transparent CACDCDCACDCD
  • Transparent D1D4D4D1D4D4
  • Transparent D7DADAD7DADA
  • Transparent DEE0E0DEE0E0
  • Transparent E5E6E6E5E6E6
  • Transparent EBECECEBECEC
  • Transparent F2F3F3F2F3F3
  • Transparent F8F9F9F8F9F9

Tones

  • Transparent B1B4B4B1B4B4
  • Transparent ABAEAEABAEAE
  • Transparent A5A7A7A5A7A7
  • Transparent 9FA1A19FA1A1
  • Transparent 989A9A989A9A
  • Transparent 929494929494
  • Transparent 8C8D8D8C8D8D
  • Transparent 868787868787

Shades

  • Transparent 979A9A979A9A
  • Transparent 848787848787
  • Transparent 717474717474
  • Transparent 5F61615F6161
  • Transparent 4C4D4D4C4D4D
  • Transparent 393A3A393A3A
  • Transparent 262727262727
  • Transparent 131313131313

#BDC1C1 Color Patterns

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    #BDC1C1 Polka Dots Pattern

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    #BDC1C1 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #BDC1C1 Leaves Pattern

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    #BDC1C1 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #BDC1C1 Trellis Pattern

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    #BDC1C1 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.