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HEX BFBBB3 - #BFBBB3, RGB(191,187,179) Color


Color Name: Pale Silver*
Hex Color Code: #BFBBB3
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 187, 179)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.1%, 6.3%, 25.1%



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What color is BFBBB3?

The RGB color code for color number #BFBBB3 is RGB(191, 187, 179). In the RGB color model, #BFBBB3 has a red value of 191, a green value of 187, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 6.3% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFBBB3 has a hue of 40° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFBBB3 is cool or warm?

Color BFBBB3 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFBBB3? (For interior and product design)

BFBBB3 has an LRV of nearly 50. 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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Is #BFBBB3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFBBB3 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 #BFBBB3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 187, 179)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
187 (73.3%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.09%
Yellow
6.28%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 8.6 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
8.57 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 63, 48)
Red
31 (12.3%)
Yellow
63 (24.5%)
Blue
48 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
6.28 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 70.20 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 47.39

Y : 49.87

Z : 49.78

YXY

Y1 : 49.87

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 26.67%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 49.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.6Y 7.5/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 75.99

A : -0.02

B : 4.53

CIE-Lch

L : 75.99

C : 4.53

H : 90.31

CIE-Luv

L : 75.99

U : 2.77

V : 6.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.62

A : -3.79

B : 7.64






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFBBB3

Here are the colors similar to BFBBB3. 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.

#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFBBB3.

#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFBBB3.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFBBB3.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFBBB3.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFBBB3.

#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BFBBB3

Here are the paint colors similar to BFBBB3. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to Farrow & Ball

#C0BCB3
Purbeck Stone (275)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#C3C1BB
Pavilion Gray (242)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#C7BEB3
Elephant's Breath (229)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#B1B1AA
Lamp Room Gray (88)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to Benjamin Moore

#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C3B8AE
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to PPG Paints

#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to Dunn-Edwards

#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to Sherwin Williams

#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to Behr

#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#CCC3BA
Doeskin Gray (N200-2)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#CAC2BD
Chicago Fog (N140-2)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFBBB3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFBBB3 to Valspar

#CDC2BA
Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#CEC7C4
Modest Silver (4002-1A)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFBBB3 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



BFBBB3
Pale Silver*

B3B7BF
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 #BFBBB3?

Color that best contrast with #BFBBB3 is #B3B7BF, 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 #BFBBB3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFBBB3 is #B3B7BF, color name is Medium Gray*.





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