Color Name
Ash Gray*
Hex Color Code
#B1B5A5
RGB Color Code
RGB(177, 181, 165)
CMYK Values*
2.2%, 0.0%, 8.8%, 29.0%
#B1B5A5 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is B1B5A5?

The RGB color code for color number #B1B5A5 is RGB(177, 181, 165). In the RGB color model, #B1B5A5 has a red value of 177, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.8% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 75° (degrees), 9.8 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B1B5A5 has a hue of 75° (degrees), 8.8 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B1B5A5 is cool or warm?

Color B1B5A5 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B1B5A5? (For interior and product design)

B1B5A5 has an LRV of nearly 45. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #B1B5A5 with dark and light Color




Is #B1B5A5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B1B5A5 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 #B1B5A5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 181, 165)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.21%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
8.84%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(75deg, 9.8 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
75°
Saturation
9.76 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 74, 55)
Red
36 (14.3%)
Yellow
74 (28.9%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
75°
Saturation
8.84 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 75°

W: 64.71 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 41.45

Y : 45.11

Z : 42.12

YXY

Y1 : 45.11

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 29.02%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 45.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.3GY 7.1/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 72.97

A : -4.31

B : 7.66

CIE-Lch

L : 72.97

C : 8.79

H : 119.37

CIE-Luv

L : 72.97

U : -1.44

V : 11.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.17

A : -7.39

B : 9.83






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B1B5A5

Here are the colors similar to B1B5A5. 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.

#B2BEB5 Color
Ash Gray
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#B0A999 Color
Greige
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#C7C0A7 Color
Sandstone
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#CCCCB7 Color
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B1B5A5.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B1B5A5.

#BBBEAF Color
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B6BCB3 Color
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A8A99E Color
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B9C2B6 Color
PANTONE 4183 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B1B5A5.

#B8B7A8 Color
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#BEB7A7 Color
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B1B5A5.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B1B5A5.



Paint color for Hex #B1B5A5

Here are the paint colors similar to B1B5A5. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to Farrow & Ball

#AEB2A4 Color
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#B0AF9B Color
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BEC1B3 Color
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BAB7A1 Color
Ash Grey (W9)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to Sherwin Williams

#AEB3A9 Color
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#BDC0B3 Color
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B0B8B2 Color
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to Dunn-Edwards



Benjamin Moore

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to Benjamin Moore

#B0B8AE Color
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B0B9B2 Color
Imperial Gray (1571)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#AEAA9A Color
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#B0B9B3 Color
Iced Marble (1578)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to Behr



Valspar

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to Valspar

#B1BCB1 Color
Bog Fog (8003-34D)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#ADBBAD Color
Median Green (M208)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#ACA996 Color
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#BBC5B8 Color
Dusty Green (T637)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B1B5A5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B1B5A5 to PPG Paints








Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#B1B5A5 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



B1B5A5
Ash Gray*

A9A5B5
Rose quartz*


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 #B1B5A5?

Color that best contrast with #B1B5A5 is #A9A5B5, color name is Rose quartz*
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 #B1B5A5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B1B5A5 is #A9A5B5, color name is Rose quartz*.





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