Silver Fox color: hex code #BDBCC4
Silver Fox has the hex code #BDBCC4. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.1% red, 73.7% green and 76.9% blue (189, 188, 196).
Its hue angle is 248°, with 6% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 23% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.15:1).
Silver Fox (#BDBCC4) color codes
| HEX | #BDBCC4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(189, 188, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.1%, 73.7%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(248, 6%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(248, 4%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.54, 1.85, -3.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.54, 4.32, 295.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.932, 50.771, 59.436) | |
| Decimal | 12434628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silver Fox, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BDBCC4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BDBCC4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BDBCC4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babdc4Protanopia
no red cones#babdc4Deuteranopia
no green cones#bcbdbeTritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bdbcc4; }
.text { color: #bdbcc4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bdbcc4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(189 188 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bdbcc4, #c1bcc4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
See #BDBCC4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BDBCC4?
- #BDBCC4 is a light gray known as Silver Fox. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silver Fox?
- The RGB value is 189, 188, 196: 189 red, 188 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silver Fox?
- The complementary color is #C3C4BC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BDBCC4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.15:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.