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HEX B9A38C - #B9A38C, RGB(185,163,140) Color


Color Name: Grullo*
Hex Color Code: #B9A38C
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 163, 140)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.9%, 24.3%, 27.5%



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What color is B9A38C?

The RGB color code for color number #B9A38C is RGB(185, 163, 140). In the RGB color model, #B9A38C has a red value of 185, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 24.3% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.7° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9A38C has a hue of 30.7° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9A38C is cool or warm?

Color B9A38C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9A38C? (For interior and product design)

B9A38C has an LRV of nearly 38. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B9A38C with dark and light Color




Is #B9A38C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9A38C 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 #B9A38C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 163, 140)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.89%
Yellow
24.32%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(30.67deg, 24.3 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
30.67°
Saturation
24.32 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 86, 57)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.67°
Saturation
24.32 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 30.67°

W: 54.90 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.84

Y : 38.4

Z : 30.23

YXY

Y1 : 38.4

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 36.08%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 38.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.3Y 6.7/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 68.32

A : 4.39

B : 14.9

CIE-Lch

L : 68.32

C : 15.53

H : 73.59

CIE-Luv

L : 68.32

U : 15.08

V : 19.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.97

A : 0.55

B : 14.46






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9A38C

Here are the colors similar to B9A38C. 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.

#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9A38C.

#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9A38C.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9A38C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9A38C.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9A38C.



Paint color for Hex #B9A38C

Here are the paint colors similar to B9A38C. 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.


Behr

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to Behr

#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to Dunn-Edwards

#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to PPG Paints

#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to Sherwin Williams

#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to Valspar

#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9A38C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9A38C to Benjamin Moore

#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9A38C 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



B9A38C
Grullo*

8CA2B9
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 #B9A38C?

Color that best contrast with #B9A38C is #8CA2B9, 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 #B9A38C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9A38C is #8CA2B9, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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