#BFB9CC Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Gray
What is hex #BFB9CC Color?
The color name of hex code #BFB9CC is Lavender Gray. The RGB values are (191, 185, 204) which means it is composed of
33% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:9 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFB9CC has a hue of 259°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #BFB9CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Gray |
| RGB Values | (191, 185, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 9%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (259°, 9%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #404633 [Rifle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 665 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C6CCB9 [Pale Silver] |
| #BFB9CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C1C1C1 |
| Desaturated | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #BFB9CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFB9CC is #C6CCB9 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 #BFB9CC color is offered by #C6CCB9. 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 #BFB9CC are #C9B9CC and #B9BDCC, called Lavender Gray and Silver Sand, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFB9CC 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 #BFB9CC are #CCC9B9 (Pale Silver) and #BDCCB9 (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
#BFB9CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCBFB9 (Pale Silver) and #B9CCBF (Jet Stream) along with #BFB9CC, 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 #BFB9CC has #CCBFB9 (Pale Silver), #C6CCB9 (Pale Silver) and #B9C6CC (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 #BFB9CC contains #CCB9BD (Pale Silver), #C6CCB9 (Pale Silver) and #B9CCC9 (Jet Stream). 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 #BFB9CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFB9CC 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 BFB9CC Color
Tints
CCC7D6- D2CEDB
- D9D5E0
- DFDCE6
- E5E3EB
- ECEAF0
- F2F1F5
- F9F8FA
Tones
- B2AEBD
- ACA8B5
- A6A2AE
- A09DA6
- 99979E
- 939197
- 8D8B8F
- 868688
Shades
- 9994A3
- 86828F
- 736F7A
- 605D66
- 4C4A52
- 39383D
- 262529
- 131314
#BFB9CC Color Patterns
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#BFB9CC Gingham Checks
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#BFB9CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFB9CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#BFB9CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFB9CC Leaves Pattern
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#BFB9CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFB9CC Trellis Pattern
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#BFB9CC Plaid Pattern
#BFB9CC 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.
