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HEX B9AFAD - #B9AFAD, RGB(185,175,173) Color


Color Name: Reddish Silver*
Hex Color Code: #B9AFAD
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 175, 173)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.4%, 6.5%, 27.5%



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What color is B9AFAD?

The RGB color code for color number #B9AFAD is RGB(185, 175, 173). In the RGB color model, #B9AFAD has a red value of 185, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 6.5% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9AFAD has a hue of 10° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9AFAD is cool or warm?

Color B9AFAD is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9AFAD? (For interior and product design)

B9AFAD has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#B9AFAD

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of #B9AFAD with dark and light Color




Is #B9AFAD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9AFAD 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 #B9AFAD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 175, 173)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.41%
Yellow
6.49%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(10deg, 7.9 %, 70.2 %)

Hue
10°
Saturation
7.89 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 65, 55)
Red
38 (14.9%)
Yellow
65 (25.5%)
Blue
55 (21.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
10°
Saturation
6.49 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 10°

W: 67.84 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 42.88

Y : 43.99

Z : 45.77

YXY

Y1 : 43.99

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 31.37%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 44 %

Munsell Color System

5.6YR 7.1/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 72.22

A : 3.21

B : 2.29

CIE-Lch

L : 72.22

C : 3.94

H : 35.53

CIE-Luv

L : 72.22

U : 5.95

V : 2.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.33

A : -0.67

B : 5.52






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9AFAD

Here are the colors similar to B9AFAD. 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.

#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9AFAD.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9AFAD.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9AFAD.

#B0ABAC
PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B2A8A2
PANTONE 407 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#AEA8A5
PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9AFAD.

#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9AFAD.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9AFAD

Here are the paint colors similar to B9AFAD. 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 B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to Behr

#BAAFAC
Vintage Mauve (PPU17-11)
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
#B3A9A5
Metropolis (N140-3)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#B7A8A8
Object Of Desire (MQ1-36)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B4A5A0
Lavender Suede (HDC-NT-19)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to Benjamin Moore

#B5ABA7
Elephant Gray (2109-50)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to Dunn-Edwards

#BBB0B1
Antique Mauve (DE 6395)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C3B4B3
Young Fawn (DE 6038)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C5B9B4
Chocolate Milk (DE 6059)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to Sherwin Williams

#C0B6B4
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C2B6B6
Imagine (SW 6009)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C1B2B3
Chaise Mauve (SW 6016)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#AEA9AA
Mystical Shade (SW 6276)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to PPG Paints

#B2AAAA
Silver Service (PPG1004-4)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B4ADA9
Slate Pebble (PPG1005-4)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C0B2B1
Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#C3B8B7
Luxurious (PPG18-04)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to Valspar

#B3A8A4
London Coach (4002-1B)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B0A5A4
Mystical Gray (V127-4)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C4B1AF
Rosy Linen (V126-3)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B1A4A7
Heather Bay (T572)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9AFAD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9AFAD to Farrow & Ball

#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#CFC4C0
Peignoir (286)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#C7BEB3
Elephant's Breath (229)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#C0BCB3
Purbeck Stone (275)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9AFAD 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



B9AFAD
Reddish Silver*

ADB7B9
Zinc*


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 #B9AFAD?

Color that best contrast with #B9AFAD is #ADB7B9, color name is Zinc*
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 #B9AFAD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9AFAD is #ADB7B9, color name is Zinc*.





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