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What color is B5B89C?

The RGB color code for color number #B5B89C is RGB(181, 184, 156). In the RGB color model, #B5B89C has a red value of 181, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.4° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5B89C has a hue of 66.4° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B5B89C is cool or warm?

Color B5B89C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5B89C? (For interior and product design)

B5B89C has an LRV of nearly 47. 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.



Dark Color

#B5B89C

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #B5B89C with dark and light Color




Is #B5B89C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5B89C 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 #B5B89C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 184, 156)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.63%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
15.22%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(66.43deg, 16.5 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
66.43°
Saturation
16.47 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 81, 52)
Red
37 (14.5%)
Yellow
81 (31.8%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
66.43°
Saturation
15.22 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 66.43°

W: 61.18 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 42.2

Y : 46.51

Z : 38.2

YXY

Y1 : 46.51

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 27.84%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 46.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.4GY 7.2/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.87

A : -5.95

B : 13.89

CIE-Lch

L : 73.87

C : 15.11

H : 113.18

CIE-Luv

L : 73.87

U : -0.27

V : 20.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.19

A : -8.89

B : 14.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5B89C


Here are the colors similar to B5B89C. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5B89C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5B89C.


#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5B89C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5B89C.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5B89C.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5B89C


Here are the paint colors similar to B5B89C. 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 B5B89C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5B89C to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#A4AE8F
Green Garlands (5007-3C)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5B89C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5B89C to Benjamin Moore


#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5B89C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5B89C to Behr


#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5B89C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5B89C to PPG Paints


#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#ABB39E
Gargoyle (PPG1127-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5B89C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5B89C to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5B89C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5B89C to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5B89C 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



B5B89C
Laurel Green*

9F9CB8
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 #B5B89C?

Color that best contrast with #B5B89C is #9F9CB8, 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 #B5B89C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5B89C is #9F9CB8, color name is Cool Gray*.





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