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HEX BAB2B8 - #BAB2B8, RGB(186,178,184) Color


Color Name: Reddish Silver*
Hex Color Code: #BAB2B8
RGB Color Code: RGB(186, 178, 184)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.3%, 1.1%, 27.1%



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What color is BAB2B8?

The RGB color code for color number #BAB2B8 is RGB(186, 178, 184). In the RGB color model, #BAB2B8 has a red value of 186, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 1.1% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 315° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BAB2B8 has a hue of 315° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color BAB2B8 is cool or warm?

Color BAB2B8 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BAB2B8? (For interior and product design)

BAB2B8 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #BAB2B8 with dark and light Color




Is #BAB2B8 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BAB2B8 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 #BAB2B8 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 178, 184)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.30%
Yellow
1.08%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(315deg, 5.5 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
315°
Saturation
5.48 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 57, 54)
Red
34 (13.3%)
Yellow
57 (22.4%)
Blue
54 (21.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
315°
Saturation
4.30 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 315°

W: 69.80 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 44.82

Y : 45.74

Z : 51.81

YXY

Y1 : 45.74

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 30.20%

Y : 27.84%


LRV

~ 45.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.3RP 7.2/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 73.38

A : 3.94

B : -2.05

CIE-Lch

L : 73.38

C : 4.44

H : 332.54

CIE-Luv

L : 73.38

U : 4.23

V : -3.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.63

A : -0.06

B : 1.92






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BAB2B8

Here are the colors similar to BAB2B8. 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.

#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#C4C3D0
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BAB2B8.

#C3B7BC
PANTONE 2473 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C1B2B6
PANTONE 435 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B0ABAC
PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#ADA4AE
PANTONE 2358 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BAB2B8.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BAB2B8.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BAB2B8.

#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BAB2B8.

#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BAB2B8

Here are the paint colors similar to BAB2B8. 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 BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to Dunn-Edwards

#BBB0B1
Antique Mauve (DE 6395)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C3B4B3
Young Fawn (DE 6038)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to Benjamin Moore

#B4A9AF
Sanctuary (AF-620)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AFA8AE
Pebble Creek (1453)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C1B9C4
African Violet (2116-50)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to Sherwin Williams

#AFA7AC
Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#C2B6B6
Imagine (SW 6009)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C1B2B3
Chaise Mauve (SW 6016)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BDB8B8
Fashionable Gray (SW 6275)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to PPG Paints

#B2AAAA
Silver Service (PPG1004-4)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C3B8B7
Luxurious (PPG18-04)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#C0B2B1
Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BEBBC9
Silverberry (PPG1173-4)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to Valspar

#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B1A4A7
Heather Bay (T572)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#B0A5A4
Mystical Gray (V127-4)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#BFC0C6
Dolphin at Play (8004-46B)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to Behr

#B7A8A8
Object Of Desire (MQ1-36)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BAAFAC
Vintage Mauve (PPU17-11)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BEBBBB
Grape Creme (PPU16-11)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C7C4CD
Posture & Pose (N560-1)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BAB2B8 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BAB2B8 to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#CFC4C0
Peignoir (286)
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#C3C1BB
Pavilion Gray (242)
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BAB2B8 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



BAB2B8
Reddish Silver*

B2BAB4
Ash 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 #BAB2B8?

Color that best contrast with #BAB2B8 is #B2BAB4, color name is Ash 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 #BAB2B8?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BAB2B8 is #B2BAB4, color name is Ash Gray*.





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