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What color is B9969C?

The RGB color code for color number #B9969C is RGB(185, 150, 156). In the RGB color model, #B9969C has a red value of 185, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 349.7° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9969C has a hue of 349.7° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9969C is cool or warm?

Color B9969C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9969C? (For interior and product design)

B9969C has an LRV of nearly 35. 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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#B9969C

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #B9969C with dark and light Color




Is #B9969C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9969C 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 #B9969C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 150, 156)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.92%
Yellow
15.68%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(349.71deg, 20.0 %, 65.7 %)

Hue
349.71°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
65.69 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 71, 64)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
349.71°
Saturation
18.92 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 349.71°

W: 58.82 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 36.91

Y : 34.53

Z : 36.17

YXY

Y1 : 34.53

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 41.18%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 34.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.2R 6.4/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 65.38

A : 14.03

B : 1.79

CIE-Lch

L : 65.38

C : 14.14

H : 7.28

CIE-Luv

L : 65.38

U : 21.04

V : 0.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.76

A : 9.31

B : 4.63






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9969C


Here are the colors similar to B9969C. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 8.10 (91.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9969C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9969C.


#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9969C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9969C.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9969C.


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9969C


Here are the paint colors similar to B9969C. 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 B9969C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9969C to Dunn-Edwards


#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9969C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9969C to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9969C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9969C to Sherwin Williams


#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9969C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9969C to PPG Paints


#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9969C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9969C to Behr


#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9969C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9969C to Valspar


#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9969C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9969C to Farrow & Ball


#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 10.46 (89.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9969C 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



B9969C
Rosy Brown*

96B9B3
Opal*


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 #B9969C?

Color that best contrast with #B9969C is #96B9B3, color name is Opal*
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 #B9969C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9969C is #96B9B3, color name is Opal*.





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