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What color is B99B9C?

The RGB color code for color number #B99B9C is RGB(185, 155, 156). In the RGB color model, #B99B9C has a red value of 185, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 358° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B99B9C has a hue of 358° (degrees), 16.2 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B99B9C is cool or warm?

Color B99B9C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B99B9C? (For interior and product design)

B99B9C has an LRV of nearly 36. 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.



Dark Color

#B99B9C

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #B99B9C with dark and light Color




Is #B99B9C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B99B9C 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 #B99B9C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 155, 156)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.22%
Yellow
15.68%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(358deg, 17.6 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
358°
Saturation
17.65 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 72, 62)
Red
53 (20.6%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
358°
Saturation
16.22 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 358°

W: 60.78 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.73

Y : 36.16

Z : 36.44

YXY

Y1 : 36.16

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 39.22%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 36.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.4YR 6.5/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 66.64

A : 11.26

B : 3.62

CIE-Lch

L : 66.64

C : 11.83

H : 17.83

CIE-Luv

L : 66.64

U : 18.25

V : 3.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.13

A : 6.77

B : 6.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B99B9C


Here are the colors similar to B99B9C. 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 - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B99B9C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B99B9C.


#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BCA5A6
PANTONE 4086 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B99B9C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B99B9C.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B99B9C.


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B99B9C


Here are the paint colors similar to B99B9C. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B99B9C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B99B9C to Sherwin Williams


#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B99B9C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B99B9C to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BDA7A8
Magic Potion (1250)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B99B9C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B99B9C to Valspar


#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B99B9C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B99B9C to Behr


#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B99B9C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B99B9C to Dunn-Edwards


#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B99B9C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B99B9C to PPG Paints


#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B99B9C 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



B99B9C
Rosy Brown*

9BB9B8
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 #B99B9C?

Color that best contrast with #B99B9C is #9BB9B8, 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 #B99B9C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B99B9C is #9BB9B8, color name is Opal*.





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