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HEX B5A59B - #B5A59B, RGB(181,165,155) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #B5A59B
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 165, 155)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.8%, 14.4%, 29.0%



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What color is B5A59B?

The RGB color code for color number #B5A59B is RGB(181, 165, 155). In the RGB color model, #B5A59B has a red value of 181, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.8% magenta, 14.4% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.1° (degrees), 14.9 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5A59B has a hue of 23.1° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B5A59B is cool or warm?

Color B5A59B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5A59B? (For interior and product design)

B5A59B 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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#B5A59B

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #B5A59B with dark and light Color




Is #B5A59B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5A59B 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 #B5A59B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 165, 155)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.84%
Yellow
14.36%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(23.08deg, 14.9 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
23.08°
Saturation
14.94 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 76, 60)
Red
47 (18.5%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
60 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.08°
Saturation
14.36 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 23.08°

W: 60.78 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 38.43

Y : 39.1

Z : 36.53

YXY

Y1 : 39.1

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 35.29%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 39.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.6Y 6.7/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.82

A : 4.1

B : 7.27

CIE-Lch

L : 68.82

C : 8.35

H : 60.6

CIE-Luv

L : 68.82

U : 10.22

V : 9.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.53

A : 0.27

B : 9.13






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B5A59B

Here are the colors similar to B5A59B. 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.

#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5A59B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5A59B.

#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5A59B.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5A59B.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5A59B.

#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B5A59B

Here are the paint colors similar to B5A59B. 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 B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to Dunn-Edwards

#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to Valspar

#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to PPG Paints

#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B1A89C
Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to Benjamin Moore

#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to Behr

#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C4B2A9
Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C3B0AB
Moonlit Mauve (N130-3)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5A59B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5A59B to Sherwin Williams

#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5A59B 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



B5A59B
Dark Nude*

9BABB5
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 #B5A59B?

Color that best contrast with #B5A59B is #9BABB5, 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 #B5A59B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5A59B is #9BABB5, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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