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HEX BBC3B7 - #BBC3B7, RGB(187,195,183) Color


Color Name: Ash Gray*
Hex Color Code: #BBC3B7
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 195, 183)
CMYK Values*: 4.1%, 0.0%, 6.2%, 23.5%



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What color is BBC3B7?

The RGB color code for color number #BBC3B7 is RGB(187, 195, 183). In the RGB color model, #BBC3B7 has a red value of 187, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.2% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 100° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation, and 74.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBC3B7 has a hue of 100° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.



Color BBC3B7 is cool or warm?

Color BBC3B7 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BBC3B7? (For interior and product design)

BBC3B7 has an LRV of nearly 53. 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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#BBC3B7

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #BBC3B7 with dark and light Color




Is #BBC3B7 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBC3B7 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 #BBC3B7 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 195, 183)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.10%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.15%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(100deg, 9.1 %, 74.1 %)

Hue
100°
Saturation
9.09 %.
Lightness
74.12 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 62, 46)
Red
27 (10.5%)
Yellow
62 (24.1%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
100°
Saturation
6.15 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 100°

W: 71.76 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 48.56

Y : 53.01

Z : 52.47

YXY

Y1 : 53.01

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 23.53%

Y : 28.24%


LRV

~ 53 %

Munsell Color System

8.7GY 7.6/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 77.88

A : -4.97

B : 5.06

CIE-Lch

L : 77.88

C : 7.09

H : 134.44

CIE-Luv

L : 77.88

U : -3.89

V : 8.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.81

A : -8.38

B : 8.24






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BBC3B7

Here are the colors similar to BBC3B7. 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 - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#A8C3BC
Opal
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBC3B7.

#B9C2B6
PANTONE 4183 C
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#BAC5B9
PANTONE 5665 C
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C6CDC1
PANTONE 4176 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBC3B7.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBC3B7.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BBC3B7.

#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBC3B7.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BBC3B7

Here are the paint colors similar to BBC3B7. 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.


Behr

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to Behr

#BEC5BA
Riverdale (N410-3)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#B7C3B7
Recycled Glass (MQ6-18)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B3BFB0
Flagstaff Green (N400-3)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BDCAC0
Mountain Falls (N420-2)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to PPG Paints

#BEC4B7
Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#BCC8BA
Niagara Mist (PPG10-30)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B4C0AF
Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BFC8C3
Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to Valspar

#BBC5B8
Dusty Green (T637)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#BAC5BB
Opalescence (M332)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B1BCB1
Bog Fog (8003-34D)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B7C5BF
Statue of Liberty (T645)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to Benjamin Moore

#BBC3BB
Tranquility (AF-490)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#B3C2B5
Woodland Green (459)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B0B8AE
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B7C6BE
Sylvan Mist (CSP-740)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to Dunn-Edwards

#B9C3B3
Belize Green (DEC 782)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to Sherwin Williams

#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#BEC3BB
Comfort Gray (SW 6205)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C2CCC4
Copen Blue (SW 0068)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C2CDC5
Rainwashed (SW 6211)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BBC3B7 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BBC3B7 to Farrow & Ball

#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#B5BBB4
Light Blue (22)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#BDCCC2
Teresa's Green (236)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#CACCC0
Cromarty (285)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBC3B7 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



BBC3B7
Ash Gray*

BFB7C3
Lavender 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 #BBC3B7?

Color that best contrast with #BBC3B7 is #BFB7C3, color name is Lavender 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 #BBC3B7?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBC3B7 is #BFB7C3, color name is Lavender Gray*.





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