Subscribe To Newsletter !

What color is B9A396?

The RGB color code for color number #B9A396 is RGB(185, 163, 150). In the RGB color model, #B9A396 has a red value of 185, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 18.9% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.3° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9A396 has a hue of 22.3° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9A396 is cool or warm?

Color B9A396 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9A396? (For interior and product design)

B9A396 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#B9A396

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #B9A396 with dark and light Color




Is #B9A396 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9A396 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.





Change Background Color:

Normal text - 14pt

Normal Bold text - 12pt


Large text - 18pt

Large Bold text - 14pt







Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B9A396 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 163, 150)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.89%
Yellow
18.92%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(22.29deg, 20.0 %, 65.7 %)

Hue
22.29°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
65.69 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 79, 58)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
58 (22.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.29°
Saturation
18.92 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 22.29°

W: 58.82 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 38.61

Y : 38.71

Z : 34.29

YXY

Y1 : 38.71

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 36.08%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 38.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.3Y 6.7/2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.54

A : 5.9

B : 9.69

CIE-Lch

L : 68.54

C : 11.34

H : 58.66

CIE-Luv

L : 68.54

U : 14.28

V : 12.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.22

A : 1.89

B : 10.88






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9A396


Here are the colors similar to B9A396. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9A396.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9A396.


#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9A396.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9A396.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9A396.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9A396


Here are the paint colors similar to B9A396. 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 B9A396 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9A396 to Valspar


#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C4B3A4
Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9A396 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9A396 to Dunn-Edwards


#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9A396 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9A396 to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9A396 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9A396 to Sherwin Williams


#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#C6B3A9
Doeskin (SW 6044)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9A396 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9A396 to Benjamin Moore


#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9A396 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9A396 to Behr


#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#C4B2A9
Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9A396 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



B9A396
Dark Nude*

96ACB9
Pewter Blue*


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 #B9A396?

Color that best contrast with #B9A396 is #96ACB9, color name is Pewter Blue*
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 #B9A396?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9A396 is #96ACB9, color name is Pewter Blue*.





Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for #B9A396 color



T-Shirt mockup example for #B9A396 color


Chart visualization example with #B9A396 color



#B9A396 Color Images and Patterns