#BFB2BF Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (X11)
What is hex #BFB2BF Color?
The color name of hex code #BFB2BF is Gray (X11). The RGB values are (191, 178, 191) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:0 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFB2BF has a hue of 300°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BFB2BF Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (191, 178, 191) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 0%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (300°, 7%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #404D40 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | P 87-1 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B2BFB2 [Ash Gray] |
| #BFB2BF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #BFB2BF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFB2BF is #B2BFB2 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 #BFB2BF color is offered by #B2BFB2. 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 #BFB2BF are #BFB2B9 and #B9B2BF, called Black Shadows and Gray (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFB2BF 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 #BFB2BF are #B9BFB2 (Ash Gray) and #B2BFB9 (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
#BFB2BF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BFBFB2 (Gray (X11)) and #B2BFBF (Ash Gray) along with #BFB2BF, 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 #BFB2BF has #BFBFB2 (Gray (X11)), #B2BFB2 (Ash Gray) and #B2B2BF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). 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 #BFB2BF contains #BFB9B2 (Black Shadows), #B2BFB2 (Ash Gray) and #B2B9BF (Ash 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 #BFB2BF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFB2BF 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 BFB2BF Color
Tints
CCC1CC- D2C9D2
- D9D1D9
- DFD9DF
- E5E0E5
- ECE8EC
- F2F0F2
- F9F7F9
Tones
- B2A8B2
- ACA3AC
- A69EA6
- A099A0
- 999499
- 938F93
- 8D8A8D
- 868586
Shades
- 998E99
- 867D86
- 736B73
- 605960
- 4C474C
- 393539
- 262426
- 131213
#BFB2BF Color Patterns
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#BFB2BF Gingham Checks
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#BFB2BF Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFB2BF Trellis Pattern
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#BFB2BF Plaid Pattern
#BFB2BF Color Interior Ideas
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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.
