1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Best in Show

Color Best in Show gray (#b9b7bd):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Best in Show gray (#b9b7bd):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Best in Show / #b9b7bd

The HTML HEX code is #b9b7bd. The corresponding color name is "Best in Show". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 183%, Blue (B): 189%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #b9b7bd has a hue of 260°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 73%. The HSV representation is 260° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 75, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 48, Z: 55. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7227, U (chrominance) = 0.0091, and V (chrominance) = 0.0025.

The decimal value of the color is 12171197. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #EDECEE for a 20% lighter version and #86828C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9b7bd, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6740 Kelvin (6740K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9b7bd is around 456.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Best in Show (Hex: #b9b7bd): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b9b7bd, named Best in Show, is similar to the hue of aged silver. Its resemblance to the top layer of tarnish on a vintage antique exudes elegance and sophistication. This color also bears similarities to the soft glow of moonlight on a foggy night, creating a serene and calming ambiance. Embodying a subtle hint of lavender, Best in Show can also be compared to the delicate petals of lilacs in full bloom, evoking a sense of tranquility and grace.

Tints and Shades of #b9b7bd HEX color (Best in Show)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #b9b7bd, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EEEDEF
• #DCDBDE
• #CBC9CE
• #b9b7bd
• #8B898E
• #5D5C5F
• #2E2E2F
• #000000

Tones of Best in Show (#b9b7bd HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9b7bd, #a2a1a5 is the less saturated color, while #b9b7bd is the most saturated one.

• #a2a1a5
• #a8a7ab
• #aeacb1
• #b3b2b7
• #b9b7bd
• #656368
• #615e64
• #5c5a60
• #58555c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9b7bd;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9b7bd; }

.text {color:#b9b7bd;}

.background {background-color:#b9b7bd;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9b7bd;}