#BBAE9B Hex Color Code

#BBAE9B

The Hexadecimal Color #BBAE9B is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #BBAE9B RGB value is rgb(187, 174, 155). RGB Color Model of #BBAE9B consists of 73% red, 68% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #BBAE9B has 36°(degrees) Hue, 19% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #BBAE9B color has an wavelength of 597.33333nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #BBAE9B is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #BBAE9B is #BA9. The Closest Color to #BBAE9B is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #BBAE9B Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #BBAE9B is 0 Cyan 7 Magenta 17 Yellow 27 Black and #BBAE9B CMY is 0, 7, 17. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #BBAE9B is hsl(36,19,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(36, 17, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #BBAE9B is 41.55, 43.2, 37.15.
Hex8 Value of #BBAE9B is #BBAE9BFF. Decimal Value of #BBAE9B is 12299931 and Octal Value of #BBAE9B is 56727233. Binary Value of #BBAE9B is 10111011, 10101110, 10011011 and Android of #BBAE9B is 4290490011 / 0xffbbae9b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #BBAE9B is 0.341, 0.354, 0.354 and YIQ Color Space of #BBAE9B is 175.721, 13.8514, -3.1633. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #BBAE9B is 42.97, 44.32, 37.25. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #BBAE9B is 71.69, 1.5, 11.44. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #BBAE9B is 71.69, 9.0, 15.88. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #BBAE9B is 71.69, 11.54, 82.53. Hunter Lab variable of #BBAE9B is 65.73, -2.18, 12.5.

#BBAE9B - Taupe Gray Color Image
#BBAE9B - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #BBAE9B

RGB Percentages of #BBAE9B

73%
68%
60%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #BBAE9B

69.37%
73.33%
60.78%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #BBAE9B

0%
7%
17%
27%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #BBAE9B

To get 25% Saturated #BBAE9B Color, you need to convert the hex color #BBAE9B to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #BBAE9B hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #BBAE9B

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #BBAE9B

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #BBAE9B

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #BBAE9B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #BBAE9B to it's the darkest color.

#BBAE9B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(187, 174, 155)
RGB Percent 73%, 68%, 60%
RYB 176.89, 187.0, 155.0
CMYK 0, 7, 17, 27
CMY 0, 7, 17
HSL hsl(36, 19%, 67%)
HSLA hsl(36, 19%, 67%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(36, 17, 73)
XYZ 41.55, 43.2, 37.15
Hex8 Value #BBAE9BFF
Decimal Value 12299931
Octal Value 56727233
Binary Value 10111011,10101110,10011011
Android 4290490011 / 0xffbbae9b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(36, 19%, 67%)
xyY 0.341, 0.354, 43.204
YIQ 175.721, 13.8514, -3.1633
LMS 42.97, 44.32, 37.25
CieLAB 71.69, 1.5, 11.44
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.69, 9.0, 15.88
CieLCH : LCHab 71.69, 11.54, 82.53
Hunter Lab 65.73, -2.18, 12.5
YUV 175.721, -10.19, 9.89
YDbDr 175.721, -31.18, -21.45
YCbCr 166.91, 117.73, 135.07
YCoCg 172.5, 171.0, 1.5
YPbPr 175.72, -11.69, 8.04
Munsell Color System 12475.37 39.50/80.48

#BBAE9B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#BBAE9B as Background:

I didn't flee a dictator or swim an ocean to be an American like some do. I just thought long and hard about it.

Craig Ferguson
<p style="background: #BBAE9B">…</p>

#BBAE9B as Text Color:

I trust you have seen the ocean. If you have, then you have witnessed the divine. How barren the ground is in comparison! If I could count the hours I have spent staring out at it! And yet those hours never feel lost. I cannot imagine how else I could refill them were I given a second chance.

David Ebershoff
<p style="color: #BBAE9B">…</p>

#BBAE9B as Text Shadow:

Though they live far from the coast, they retain a great fascination and passion for the ocean. The sound of crashing waves, the smell of salt air, it affects them deeply and has inspired many of their lovliest songs. There is one that tells of this love, if you want to hear it.

Christopher Paolini
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #BBAE9B">…</p>

#BBAE9B as Linear Gradient:

We don't go to the ocean for anything as simple as happiness, do we? We go there to feel alive. Like life, the ocean holds chance and change, grief and terror and beauty. It promises mortality, not peace.

Eileen Wilks
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #BBAE9B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #BBAE9B?

RGB Value for #BBAE9B is rgb(187, 174, 155).

What is the RGB percentage of #BBAE9B?

RGB percentage for #BBAE9B is 73% Red 68% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #BBAE9B?

CMYK Color Model of #BBAE9B is 0 Cyan 7 Magenta 17 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #BBAE9B?

HSL Value of #BBAE9B is 36°(degrees) Hue 19 Saturation 67 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #BBAE9B?

HSV Value of #BBAE9B is 36 Hue 17 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #BBAE9B?

XYZ Color Model of #BBAE9B is 41.55, 43.2, 37.15.