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HEX B9A488 - #B9A488, RGB(185,164,136) Color


Color Name: Khaki*
Hex Color Code: #B9A488
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 164, 136)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.4%, 26.5%, 27.5%



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What color is B9A488?

The RGB color code for color number #B9A488 is RGB(185, 164, 136). In the RGB color model, #B9A488 has a red value of 185, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 26.5% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9A488 has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 26.5 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9A488 is cool or warm?

Color B9A488 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9A488? (For interior and product design)

B9A488 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.



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#B9A488

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #B9A488 with dark and light Color




Is #B9A488 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9A488 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 #B9A488 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 164, 136)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.35%
Yellow
26.49%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(34.29deg, 25.9 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
25.93 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 89, 57)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
89 (35.1%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
26.49 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 34.29°

W: 53.33 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.73

Y : 38.64

Z : 28.76

YXY

Y1 : 38.64

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 35.69%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 38.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.8Y 6.7/3

CIE-Lab

L : 68.49

A : 3.27

B : 17.35

CIE-Lch

L : 68.49

C : 17.65

H : 79.33

CIE-Luv

L : 68.49

U : 14.8

V : 23.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.16

A : -0.45

B : 16.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9A488

Here are the colors similar to B9A488. 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.

#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9A488.

#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9A488.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9A488.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9A488.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9A488.



Paint color for Hex #B9A488

Here are the paint colors similar to B9A488. 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 B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to Behr

#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to Valspar

#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to Sherwin Williams

#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B1A38E
Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to Dunn-Edwards

#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to Benjamin Moore

#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9A488 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9A488 to PPG Paints

#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9A488 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



B9A488
Khaki*

889DB9
Dark Pastel 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 #B9A488?

Color that best contrast with #B9A488 is #889DB9, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #B9A488?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9A488 is #889DB9, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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