Grayish Blue

The color #BAB8BF is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 186, 184, 191 and HSL values of 257°, 5%, 74%.

Color Values for #BAB8BF

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HEX:
#BAB8BF
RGB:
rgb(186,184,191) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,5%,74%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BAB8BF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BAB8BF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.9%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 74.9%

Contrast Analysis for #BAB8BF

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BAB8BF

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BAB8BF

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BAB8BF

The complementary color for #BAB8BF is #BEC0B9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BAB8BF

The analogous colors for #BAB8BF are #B9BBC0 and #BFB9C0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BAB8BF

The triadic colors for #BAB8BF are #C0BBB9 and #B9C0BB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BAB8BF

These are the darker variations of #BAB8BF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #959399 and #706E73. This progression shows how #BAB8BF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BAB8BF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C8C6CC and #D6D4D9. This progression shows how #BAB8BF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BAB8BF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BAB8BF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BAB8BF

Companies and brands that incorporate #BAB8BF in their visual identity.

#BAB8BF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BAB8BF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BAB8BF is a grayish blue with RGB values of 186, 184, 191 and HSL values of 257°, 5%, 74%.

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