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HEX B2A59C - #B2A59C, RGB(178,165,156) Color


Color Name: Greige*
Hex Color Code: #B2A59C
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 165, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.3%, 12.4%, 30.2%



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What color is B2A59C?

The RGB color code for color number #B2A59C is RGB(178, 165, 156). In the RGB color model, #B2A59C has a red value of 178, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.5° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B2A59C has a hue of 24.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B2A59C is cool or warm?

Color B2A59C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B2A59C? (For interior and product design)

B2A59C has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 39 of #B2A59C with dark and light Color




Is #B2A59C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B2A59C 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 #B2A59C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 165, 156)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.30%
Yellow
12.36%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(24.55deg, 12.5 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
24.55°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 76, 61)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Yellow
76 (29.9%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.55°
Saturation
12.36 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 24.55°

W: 61.18 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 37.82

Y : 38.78

Z : 36.94

YXY

Y1 : 38.78

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 35.29%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 38.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.2Y 6.7/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 68.59

A : 3.14

B : 6.35

CIE-Lch

L : 68.59

C : 7.08

H : 63.67

CIE-Luv

L : 68.59

U : 8.28

V : 8.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.27

A : -0.57

B : 8.41






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B2A59C

Here are the colors similar to B2A59C. 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.

#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B2A59C.

#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#AEA8A5
PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B2A59C.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B2A59C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B2A59C.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B2A59C.

#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B2A59C

Here are the paint colors similar to B2A59C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to Valspar

#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#A9A39D
Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C4B3A4
Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to Dunn-Edwards

#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to PPG Paints

#B1A89C
Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to Benjamin Moore

#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to Farrow & Ball

#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to Behr

#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#AEA494
Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#C4B2A9
Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B2A59C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B2A59C to Sherwin Williams

#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#ACA79E
Dorian Gray (SW 7017)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#ADA8A5
Proper Gray (SW 6003)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B2A59C 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



B2A59C
Greige*

9CA9B2
Cadet 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 #B2A59C?

Color that best contrast with #B2A59C is #9CA9B2, color name is Cadet 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 #B2A59C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B2A59C is #9CA9B2, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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