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What color is B1AB89?

The RGB color code for color number #B1AB89 is RGB(177, 171, 137). In the RGB color model, #B1AB89 has a red value of 177, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 22.6% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B1AB89 has a hue of 51° (degrees), 22.6 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B1AB89 is cool or warm?

Color B1AB89 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B1AB89? (For interior and product design)

B1AB89 has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#B1AB89

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #B1AB89 with dark and light Color




Is #B1AB89 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B1AB89 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B1AB89 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 171, 137)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.39%
Yellow
22.60%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(51deg, 20.4 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
51°
Saturation
20.41 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 93, 58)
Red
49 (19.0%)
Yellow
93 (36.3%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51°
Saturation
22.60 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 51°

W: 53.73 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 37.21

Y : 40.28

Z : 29.48

YXY

Y1 : 40.28

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 32.94%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 40.3 %

Munsell Color System

2GY 6.8/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.67

A : -3.49

B : 18.32

CIE-Lch

L : 69.67

C : 18.65

H : 100.78

CIE-Luv

L : 69.67

U : 5.52

V : 25.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.47

A : -6.41

B : 16.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B1AB89


Here are the colors similar to B1AB89. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B1AB89.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B1AB89.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B1AB89.


#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B1AB89.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B1AB89.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B1AB89


Here are the paint colors similar to B1AB89. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color B1AB89 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B1AB89 to PPG Paints


#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B1AB89 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B1AB89 to Behr


#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B1AB89 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B1AB89 to Valspar


#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B1AB89 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B1AB89 to Sherwin Williams


#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B1AB89 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B1AB89 to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B1AB89 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B1AB89 to Benjamin Moore


#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B1AB89 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B1AB89
Sage Green*

898FB1
Cool Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #B1AB89?

Color that best contrast with #B1AB89 is #898FB1, color name is Cool Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #B1AB89?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B1AB89 is #898FB1, color name is Cool Gray*.





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