#BDD8DB Hex Code
Color Name: Columbia Blue
What is hex #BDD8DB Color?
The color name of hex code #BDD8DB is Columbia Blue. The RGB values are (189, 216, 219) which means it is composed of
30% red, 35% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:1 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BDD8DB has a hue of 186°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #BDD8DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Columbia Blue |
| RGB Values | (189, 216, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 1%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (186°, 14%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #422724 [Bistre] |
| Closest Pantone® | 552 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DBC0BD [Pale Silver] |
| #BDD8DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Hex #BDD8DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BDD8DB is #DBC0BD which is called Pale Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BDD8DB color is offered by #DBC0BD. 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 #BDD8DB are #BDC9DB and #BDDBCF, called Light Periwinkle and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BDD8DB 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 #BDD8DB are #DBBDC9 (Pink Lavender) and #DBCFBD (Pastel 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
#BDD8DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DBBDD8 (Thistle) and #D8DBBD (Bone) along with #BDD8DB, 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 #BDD8DB has #DBBDD8 (Thistle), #DBC0BD (Pale Silver) and #BDDBC0 (Jet Stream). 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 #BDD8DB contains #CFBDDB (Thistle), #DBC0BD (Pale Silver) and #C9DBBD (Pastel Gray). 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 #BDD8DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BDD8DB 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 BDD8DB Color
Tints
CAE0E2- D1E4E6
- D7E8E9
- DEECED
- E5EFF1
- EBF3F4
- F2F7F8
- F8FBFB
Tones
- B1C6C9
- ABBEC0
- A5B5B7
- 9FACAE
- 98A3A4
- 929A9B
- 8C9292
- 868989
Shades
- 97ADAF
- 849799
- 718283
- 5F6C6E
- 4C5658
- 394142
- 262B2C
- 131616
#BDD8DB Color Patterns
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#BDD8DB Gingham Checks
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#BDD8DB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BDD8DB Polka Dots Pattern
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#BDD8DB Honeycomb Pattern
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#BDD8DB Leaves Pattern
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#BDD8DB Houndstooth Pattern
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#BDD8DB Trellis Pattern
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#BDD8DB 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.
