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What color is B3BDBB?

The RGB color code for color number #B3BDBB is RGB(179, 189, 187). In the RGB color model, #B3BDBB has a red value of 179, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 168° (degrees), 7.0 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3BDBB has a hue of 168° (degrees), 5.3 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color B3BDBB is cool or warm?

Color B3BDBB is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B3BDBB? (For interior and product design)

B3BDBB has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#B3BDBB

Light Color


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Is #B3BDBB Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3BDBB meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B3BDBB color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 189, 187)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.29%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.06%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(168deg, 7.0 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
168°
Saturation
7.04 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 58, 52)
Red
28 (11.0%)
Yellow
58 (22.7%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
168°
Saturation
5.29 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 168°

W: 70.20 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 45.76

Y : 49.57

Z : 54.17

YXY

Y1 : 49.57

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 25.88%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 49.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.6G 7.4/1

CIE-Lab

L : 75.8

A : -3.83

B : -0.19

CIE-Lch

L : 75.8

C : 3.83

H : 182.91

CIE-Luv

L : 75.8

U : -5.45

V : 0.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.4

A : -7.19

B : 3.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3BDBB


Here are the colors similar to B3BDBB. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3BDBB.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3BDBB.


#B1C0BC
PANTONE 5517 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BCC9C5
PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3BDBB.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3BDBB.


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3BDBB.


#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3BDBB


Here are the paint colors similar to B3BDBB. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3BDBB similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3BDBB to Dunn-Edwards


#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3BDBB similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3BDBB to Benjamin Moore


#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B9BFBE
Winter Solstice (1605)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B0B9B3
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3BDBB similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3BDBB to Valspar


#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B7C5BF
Statue of Liberty (T645)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3BDBB similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3BDBB to PPG Paints


#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#BFC8C3
Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BDC1C1
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3BDBB similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3BDBB to Sherwin Williams


#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3BDBB similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3BDBB to Behr


#BAC1C3
Distant Star (MQ5-31)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3BDBB color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B3BDBB
Ash Gray*

BDB3B5
Silver Pink*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #B3BDBB?

Color that best contrast with #B3BDBB is #BDB3B5, color name is Silver Pink*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #B3BDBB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3BDBB is #BDB3B5, color name is Silver Pink*.





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