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What color is BDC4BD?

The RGB color code for color number #BDC4BD is RGB(189, 196, 189). In the RGB color model, #BDC4BD has a red value of 189, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation, and 75.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDC4BD has a hue of 120° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.



Color BDC4BD is cool or warm?

Color BDC4BD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #BDC4BD? (For interior and product design)

BDC4BD has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

#BDC4BD

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of #BDC4BD with dark and light Color




Is #BDC4BD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDC4BD 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 #BDC4BD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 196, 189)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
196 (76.9%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.57%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.57%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(120deg, 5.6 %, 75.5 %)

Hue
120°
Saturation
5.60 %.
Lightness
75.49 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 57, 45)
Red
25 (9.9%)
Yellow
57 (22.2%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
120°
Saturation
3.57 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 120°

W: 74.12 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 49.91

Y : 53.97

Z : 55.93

YXY

Y1 : 53.97

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 23.14%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 54 %

Munsell Color System

0.1G 7.7/1

CIE-Lab

L : 78.45

A : -3.71

B : 2.66

CIE-Lch

L : 78.45

C : 4.56

H : 144.3

CIE-Luv

L : 78.45

U : -3.57

V : 4.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.47

A : -7.3

B : 6.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDC4BD


Here are the colors similar to BDC4BD. 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 - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDC4BD.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDC4BD.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDC4BD.


#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B9C2B6
PANTONE 4183 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BCC9C5
PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BAC5B9
PANTONE 5665 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDC4BD.


#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDC4BD.


#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDC4BD


Here are the paint colors similar to BDC4BD. 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 BDC4BD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDC4BD to Dunn-Edwards


#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 0.44 (99.6% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B6C4BD
Patina Creek (DE 6297)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDC4BD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDC4BD to Benjamin Moore


#BBC3BB
Tranquility (AF-490)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#B3BEB9
Beach Glass (1564)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B0B9B3
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B0B9B2
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDC4BD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDC4BD to Sherwin Williams


#BEC3BB
Comfort Gray (SW 6205)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#C2CCC4
Copen Blue (SW 0068)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C2CDC5
Rainwashed (SW 6211)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDC4BD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDC4BD to PPG Paints


#BFC8C3
Gale Force (PPG10-08)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BEC4B7
Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C4C7C4
Solitary State (PPG1009-3)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#CDD2C9
Bay Of Fundy (PPG10-07)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDC4BD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDC4BD to Behr


#BEC5BA
Riverdale (N410-3)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C9CBC2
Heath Gray (N380-2)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#BDCAC0
Mountain Falls (N420-2)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDC4BD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDC4BD to Valspar


#BAC5BB
Opalescence (M332)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B7C5BF
Statue of Liberty (T645)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#BBC5B8
Dusty Green (T637)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDC4BD 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



BDC4BD
Ash Gray*

C4BDC4
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 #BDC4BD?

Color that best contrast with #BDC4BD is #C4BDC4, 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 #BDC4BD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDC4BD is #C4BDC4, color name is Lavender Gray*.





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