Information about #BBA0AD color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BBA0AD belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(187, 160, 173) — 73.3% red, 62.7% green, 67.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 5 / 27. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BBA0AD reads as a gently muted rose and floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Fashion Mauve (#B5A8A8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Purple (#B39EB5) and Martini (#B7A8A3).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 160, 173)), which gives #BBA0AD its character. If you plan to put text on a #BBA0AD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BBA0AD is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BBA0AD color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BBA0AD color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BBA0AD color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BBA0AD color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BBA0AD color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#BBA0AD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #BBA0AD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Fashion Mauve color link
Fashion Mauve

#B5A8A8

Pastel Purple color link
Pastel Purple

#B39EB5

Martini color link
Martini

#B7A8A3

Ashen Lavender color link
Ashen Lavender

#B1A9B1

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Fantail color link
Fantail

#BAAEA9

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

Cherish color link
Cherish

#C6ABA9

Black Shadows color link
Black Shadows

#BFAFB2

Ajay color link
Ajay

#B0ACAE

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Silver Pink color link
Silver Pink

#C4AEAD

#BBA0AD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BBA0AD
  • RGB187, 160, 173
  • CMYK0, 11, 5, 27
  • HSL331°, 17%, 68%
  • HSL Precise331.111°, 16.564%, 68.039%
  • HSV331°, 14%, 73%
  • HSB331°, 14%, 73%
  • HEX IDBBA0AD
  • DECIMAL ID12296365
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.8%
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