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HEX B5BBBA - #B5BBBA, RGB(181,187,186) Color


Color Name: Medium Gray*
Hex Color Code: #B5BBBA
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 187, 186)
CMYK Values*: 3.2%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 26.7%



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What color is B5BBBA?

The RGB color code for color number #B5BBBA is RGB(181, 187, 186). In the RGB color model, #B5BBBA has a red value of 181, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 170° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5BBBA has a hue of 170° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color B5BBBA is cool or warm?

Color B5BBBA is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B5BBBA? (For interior and product design)

B5BBBA has an LRV of nearly 49. 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.



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#B5BBBA

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #B5BBBA with dark and light Color




Is #B5BBBA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5BBBA 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 #B5BBBA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 187, 186)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.21%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.53%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(170deg, 4.2 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
170°
Saturation
4.23 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 58, 52)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
58 (22.8%)
Blue
52 (20.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
170°
Saturation
3.21 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 170°

W: 70.98 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 45.69

Y : 48.91

Z : 53.49

YXY

Y1 : 48.91

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 26.67%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 48.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.3G 7.4/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 75.4

A : -2.27

B : -0.23

CIE-Lch

L : 75.4

C : 2.28

H : 185.77

CIE-Luv

L : 75.4

U : -3.31

V : 0.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.94

A : -5.77

B : 3.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B5BBBA

Here are the colors similar to B5BBBA. 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.

#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5BBBA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5BBBA.

#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B1B7BA
PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B2B4B2
PANTONE 421 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B1B3B3
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5BBBA.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5BBBA.

#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5BBBA.

#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B5BBBA

Here are the paint colors similar to B5BBBA. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to Sherwin Williams

#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#B8BCBB
Monorail Silver (SW 7663)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to Benjamin Moore

#B9BFBE
Winter Solstice (1605)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#BEC2C2
Eternity (AF-695)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B8BDC0
Thundercloud Gray (2124-40)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to Behr

#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#BEC2C1
Silver Mine (PPU26-18)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BAC1C3
Distant Star (MQ5-31)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to PPG Paints

#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#BDC1C1
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to Dunn-Edwards

#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to Valspar

#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B5BBBA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B5BBBA to Farrow & Ball

#B5BBB4
Light Blue (22)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B1B1AA
Lamp Room Gray (88)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C3C1BB
Pavilion Gray (242)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5BBBA 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



B5BBBA
Medium Gray*

BBB5B6
Medium Gray*


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 #B5BBBA?

Color that best contrast with #B5BBBA is #BBB5B6, color name is Medium Gray*
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 #B5BBBA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5BBBA is #BBB5B6, color name is Medium Gray*.





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