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HEX B9975B - #B9975B, RGB(185,151,91) Color


Color Name: Aztec Gold*
Hex Color Code: #B9975B
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 151, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.4%, 50.8%, 27.5%






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What color is B9975B?

The RGB color code for color number #B9975B is RGB(185, 151, 91). In the RGB color model, #B9975B has a red value of 185, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 50.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9975B has a hue of 38.3° (degrees), 50.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9975B is cool or warm?

Color B9975B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9975B? (For interior and product design)

B9975B has an LRV of nearly 33. 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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#B9975B

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #B9975B with dark and light Color




Is #B9975B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9975B 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 #B9975B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 151, 91)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.38%
Yellow
50.81%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(38.3deg, 40.2 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
38.3°
Saturation
40.17 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 116, 57)
Red
75 (29.5%)
Yellow
116 (45.6%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.3°
Saturation
50.81 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 38.3°

W: 35.69 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 32.96

Y : 33.2

Z : 14.57

YXY

Y1 : 33.2

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 40.78%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 33.2 %

Munsell Color System

3Y 6.3/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.32

A : 5.06

B : 36.2

CIE-Lch

L : 64.32

C : 36.55

H : 82.04

CIE-Luv

L : 64.32

U : 26.41

V : 43.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.62

A : 1.27

B : 25.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9975B


Here are the colors similar to B9975B. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9975B.


#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9975B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9975B.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9975B.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9975B.






Paint color for Hex #B9975B


Here are the paint colors similar to B9975B. 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 B9975B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9975B to Valspar


#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C59C69
Western Wear (M139)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9975B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9975B to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9975B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9975B to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B89B6B
New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C69C5D
Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9975B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9975B to Sherwin Williams


#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9975B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9975B to Benjamin Moore


#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C29E54
Leap of Faith (210)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9975B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9975B to Behr


#B99563
Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9975B 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



B9975B
Aztec Gold*

5B7DB9
Glaucous*


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 #B9975B?

Color that best contrast with #B9975B is #5B7DB9, color name is Glaucous*
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 #B9975B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9975B is #5B7DB9, color name is Glaucous*.





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