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What color is B3AB98?

The RGB color code for color number #B3AB98 is RGB(179, 171, 152). In the RGB color model, #B3AB98 has a red value of 179, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 15.1% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.2° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3AB98 has a hue of 42.2° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3AB98 is cool or warm?

Color B3AB98 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3AB98? (For interior and product design)

B3AB98 has an LRV of nearly 41. 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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#B3AB98

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #B3AB98 with dark and light Color




Is #B3AB98 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3AB98 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 #B3AB98 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 171, 152)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.47%
Yellow
15.08%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(42.22deg, 15.1 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
42.22°
Saturation
15.08 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 81, 58)
Red
45 (17.6%)
Yellow
81 (31.7%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.22°
Saturation
15.08 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 42.22°

W: 59.61 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 38.82

Y : 40.98

Z : 35.57

YXY

Y1 : 40.98

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 32.94%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 41 %

Munsell Color System

9.2Y 6.9/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 70.16

A : -0.4

B : 10.81

CIE-Lch

L : 70.16

C : 10.82

H : 92.13

CIE-Luv

L : 70.16

U : 5.87

V : 15.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.01

A : -3.77

B : 11.86






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3AB98


Here are the colors similar to B3AB98. 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 - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3AB98.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3AB98.


#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3AB98.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3AB98.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3AB98.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3AB98


Here are the paint colors similar to B3AB98. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3AB98 to Dunn-Edwards


#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3AB98 to Benjamin Moore


#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 0.29 (99.7% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3AB98 to Valspar


#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3AB98 to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#AEA594
Ethereal Mood (SW 7639)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3AB98 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3AB98 to Behr


#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#ADA493
Roadside (MQ2-52)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3AB98 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3AB98 to PPG Paints


#B1AA9C
Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3AB98 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



B3AB98
Greige*

98A0B3
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 #B3AB98?

Color that best contrast with #B3AB98 is #98A0B3, 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 #B3AB98?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3AB98 is #98A0B3, color name is Cool Gray*.





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