#BDC3C1 Hex Code
Color Name: Silver Sand
What is hex #BDC3C1 Color?
The color name of hex code #BDC3C1 is Silver Sand. The RGB values are (189, 195, 193) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:1 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDC3C1 has a hue of 160°, 3% 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 #BDC3C1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Silver Sand |
| RGB Values | (189, 195, 193) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 1%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (160°, 3%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #423C3E [Black Olive] |
| Closest Pantone® | 441 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C3BDBF [Argent] |
| #BDC3C1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C0C0C0 |
| Desaturated | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C2C2C2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DADADA |
Hex #BDC3C1 Color Palettes
BDC3C1 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BDC3C1 is #C3BDBF which is called Argent. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BDC3C1 color is offered by #C3BDBF. 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 #BDC3C1 are #BDC2C3 and #BDC3BE, called Silver Sand and Argent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDC3C1 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 #BDC3C1 are #C3BDC2 (Argent) and #C3BEBD (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.
Triadic Palette
#BDC3C1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C1BDC3 (Argent) and #C3C1BD (Argent) along with #BDC3C1, 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 #BDC3C1 has #C1BDC3 (Argent), #C3BDBF (Argent) and #BFC3BD (Argent). 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 #BDC3C1 contains #BEBDC3 (Silver Sand), #C3BDBF (Argent) and #C2C3BD (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.
Hex #BDC3C1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BDC3C1 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 BDC3C1 Color
Tints
CACFCD- D1D5D4
- D7DBDA
- DEE1E0
- E5E7E6
- EBEDEC
- F2F3F3
- F8F9F9
Tones
- B1B6B4
- ABAFAE
- A5A8A7
- 9FA2A1
- 989B9A
- 929494
- 8C8D8D
- 868787
Shades
- 979C9A
- 848987
- 717574
- 5F6261
- 4C4E4D
- 393B3A
- 262727
- 131413
#BDC3C1 Color Patterns
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#BDC3C1 Gingham Checks
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#BDC3C1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BDC3C1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BDC3C1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BDC3C1 Leaves Pattern
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#BDC3C1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BDC3C1 Trellis Pattern
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#BDC3C1 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.
