#BFD9DC Hex Code
Color Name: Columbia Blue
What is hex #BFD9DC Color?
The color name of hex code #BFD9DC is Columbia Blue. The RGB values are (191, 217, 220) which means it is composed of
30% red, 35% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:1 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFD9DC has a hue of 186°, 13% 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 #BFD9DC Color Codes
| Color Name | Columbia Blue |
| RGB Values | (191, 217, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 1%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (186°, 13%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #402623 [Bistre] |
| Closest Pantone® | 552 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #DCC2BF [Dust Storm] |
| #BFD9DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D1D1D1 |
| Desaturated | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D4D4D4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E3E3E3 |
Hex #BFD9DC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFD9DC is #DCC2BF which is called Dust Storm. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFD9DC color is offered by #DCC2BF. 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 #BFD9DC are #BFCBDC and #BFDCD1, called Light Periwinkle and Jet Stream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFD9DC 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 #BFD9DC are #DCBFCB (Thistle) and #DCD1BF (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
#BFD9DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DCBFD9 (Thistle) and #D9DCBF (Bone) along with #BFD9DC, 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 #BFD9DC has #DCBFD9 (Thistle), #DCC2BF (Dust Storm) and #BFDCC2 (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 #BFD9DC contains #D1BFDC (Thistle), #DCC2BF (Dust Storm) and #CBDCBF (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 #BFD9DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFD9DC 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 BFD9DC Color
Tints
CCE1E3- D2E4E7
- D9E8EA
- DFECEE
- E5F0F1
- ECF4F5
- F2F7F8
- F9FBFC
Tones
- B2C7CA
- ACBEC0
- A6B5B7
- A0ADAE
- 99A4A5
- 939B9C
- 8D9292
- 868989
Shades
- 99AEB0
- 86989A
- 738284
- 606D6E
- 4C5758
- 394142
- 262B2C
- 131616
#BFD9DC Color Patterns
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#BFD9DC Gingham Checks
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#BFD9DC Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFD9DC Leaves Pattern
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#BFD9DC Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFD9DC Trellis Pattern
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#BFD9DC 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.
