Color Name
Medium Gray*
Hex Color Code
#BDBDC1
RGB Color Code
RGB(189, 189, 193)
CMYK Values*
2.1%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 24.3%
#BDBDC1 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is BDBDC1?

The RGB color code for color number #BDBDC1 is RGB(189, 189, 193). In the RGB color model, #BDBDC1 has a red value of 189, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 193. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.1% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation, and 74.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDBDC1 has a hue of 240° (degrees), 2.1 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.



Color BDBDC1 is cool or warm?

Color BDBDC1 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BDBDC1? (For interior and product design)

BDBDC1 has an LRV of nearly 51. 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


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Is #BDBDC1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDBDC1 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 #BDBDC1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 189, 193)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
193 (75.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.07%
Magenta
2.07%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
24.31%

HSL

HSL(240deg, 3.1 %, 74.9 %)

Hue
240°
Saturation
3.12 %.
Lightness
74.90 %.

RYB

RYB(27, 52, 48)
Red
27 (10.8%)
Yellow
52 (20.4%)
Blue
48 (18.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
240°
Saturation
2.07 %.
Brightness / Value
75.69 %.

HWB

H: 240°

W: 74.12 %

B: 24.31 %

XYZ

X : 48.81

Y : 51.06

Z : 57.74

YXY

Y1 : 51.06

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 25.88%

Y : 24.31%


LRV

~ 51.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.8PB 7.5/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 76.72

A : 0.75

B : -2.02

CIE-Lch

L : 76.72

C : 2.16

H : 290.41

CIE-Luv

L : 76.72

U : -0.23

V : -3.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.46

A : -3.13

B : 2.12






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BDBDC1

Here are the colors similar to BDBDC1. 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 Color
Medium Gray
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#C0C0C0 Color
Silver
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#CCCCCC Color
Neon Silver
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C4C3D0 Color
Lavender Gray
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDBDC1.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDBDC1.

#C4C3C9 Color
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#BDBDBD Color
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B6B6B6 Color
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDBDC1.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDBDC1.

#B9BBBB Color
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C1C6C8 Color
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C3C5C4 Color
PANTONE 10102 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B1B3B3 Color
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDBDC1.



Paint color for Hex #BDBDC1

Here are the paint colors similar to BDBDC1. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to Valspar



PPG Paints

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to PPG Paints

#BEC0C2 Color
Whirlwind (PPG1013-3)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#BDC1C1 Color
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BFC4C5 Color
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to Behr



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to Dunn-Edwards



Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to Sherwin Williams



Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to Benjamin Moore



Farrow & Ball

Hex color BDBDC1 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BDBDC1 to Farrow & Ball

#C9C7CD Color
Calluna (270)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C3C1BB Color
Pavilion Gray (242)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#B0BEC6 Color
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#CFC4C0 Color
Peignoir (286)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#BDBDC1 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



BDBDC1
Medium Gray*

C1C1BD
Silver*


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 #BDBDC1?

Color that best contrast with #BDBDC1 is #C1C1BD, color name is Silver*
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 #BDBDC1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDBDC1 is #C1C1BD, color name is Silver*.





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