#BFBCB1 Hex Code
Color Name: Black Shadows
What is hex #BFBCB1 Color?
The color name of hex code #BFBCB1 is Black Shadows. The RGB values are (191, 188, 177) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:7 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFBCB1 has a hue of 47°, 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 #BFBCB1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Shadows |
| RGB Values | (191, 188, 177) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 7%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (47°, 7%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #40434E [Arsenic] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 7044 [Silk grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B1B4BF [Cadet Blue (Crayola)] |
| #BFBCB1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B9B9B9 |
| Desaturated | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #BFBCB1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFBCB1 is #B1B4BF which is called Cadet Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFBCB1 color is offered by #B1B4BF. 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 #BFBCB1 are #BBBFB1 and #BFB5B1, called Ash Gray and Black Shadows, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFBCB1 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 #BFBCB1 are #B1BBBF (Ash Gray) and #B5B1BF (Philippine Silver). 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
#BFBCB1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B1BFBC (Ash Gray) and #BCB1BF (Gray (X11)) along with #BFBCB1, 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 #BFBCB1 has #B1BFBC (Ash Gray), #B1B4BF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BFB1B4 (Black Shadows). 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 #BFBCB1 contains #B1BFB5 (Ash Gray), #B1B4BF (Cadet Blue (Crayola)) and #BFB1BB (Black Shadows). 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 #BFBCB1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFBCB1 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 BFBCB1 Color
Tints
CCC9C1- D2D0C8
- D9D7D0
- DFDED8
- E5E4E0
- ECEBE8
- F2F2EF
- F9F8F7
Tones
- B2B0A7
- ACAAA2
- A6A49D
- A09E99
- 999894
- 93928F
- 8D8C8A
- 868685
Shades
- 99968E
- 86847C
- 73716A
- 605E59
- 4C4B47
- 393835
- 262623
- 131312
#BFBCB1 Color Patterns
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#BFBCB1 Gingham Checks
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#BFBCB1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BFBCB1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BFBCB1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFBCB1 Leaves Pattern
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#BFBCB1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFBCB1 Trellis Pattern
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#BFBCB1 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.
