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What color is B9A47E?

The RGB color code for color number #B9A47E is RGB(185, 164, 126). In the RGB color model, #B9A47E has a red value of 185, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 31.9% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9A47E has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 31.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9A47E is cool or warm?

Color B9A47E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9A47E? (For interior and product design)

B9A47E 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 #B9A47E with dark and light Color




Is #B9A47E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9A47E 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 #B9A47E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 164, 126)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.35%
Yellow
31.89%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(38.64deg, 29.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
38.64°
Saturation
29.65 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 97, 56)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Yellow
97 (38.0%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.64°
Saturation
31.89 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 38.64°

W: 49.41 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.05

Y : 38.37

Z : 25.19

YXY

Y1 : 38.37

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 35.69%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 38.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.3Y 6.7/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.29

A : 1.91

B : 22.55

CIE-Lch

L : 68.29

C : 22.63

H : 85.16

CIE-Luv

L : 68.29

U : 15.54

V : 29.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.94

A : -1.64

B : 19.25






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9A47E


Here are the colors similar to B9A47E. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9A47E.


#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B2A384
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9A47E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9A47E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9A47E.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9A47E.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9A47E


Here are the paint colors similar to B9A47E. 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 B9A47E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9A47E to Dunn-Edwards


#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9A47E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9A47E to Valspar


#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9A47E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9A47E to Benjamin Moore


#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BFAE8C
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9A47E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9A47E to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9A47E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9A47E to Behr


#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C0AD89
Oat Field (S320-4)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#C1AC8B
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9A47E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9A47E to Sherwin Williams


#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9A47E 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



B9A47E
Light French Beige*

7E93B9
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #B9A47E?

Color that best contrast with #B9A47E is #7E93B9, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #B9A47E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9A47E is #7E93B9, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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