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What color is B9B41F?

The RGB color code for color number #B9B41F is RGB(185, 180, 31). In the RGB color model, #B9B41F has a red value of 185, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 31. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 83.2% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 71.3 % saturation, and 42.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9B41F has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 83.2 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9B41F is cool or warm?

Color B9B41F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9B41F? (For interior and product design)

B9B41F has an LRV of nearly 43. 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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#B9B41F

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #B9B41F with dark and light Color




Is #B9B41F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9B41F 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 #B9B41F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 180, 31)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.70%
Yellow
83.24%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(58.05deg, 71.3 %, 42.4 %)

Hue
58.05°
Saturation
71.30 %.
Lightness
42.35 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 177, 46)
Red
68 (26.6%)
Yellow
177 (69.2%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.05°
Saturation
83.24 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 58.05°

W: 12.16 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 36.58

Y : 43.06

Z : 7.68

YXY

Y1 : 43.06

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 29.41%

Y : 87.84%


LRV

~ 43.1 %

Munsell Color System

1GY 7.0/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 71.59

A : -13.87

B : 68.39

CIE-Lch

L : 71.59

C : 69.78

H : 101.47

CIE-Luv

L : 71.59

U : 8.89

V : 75.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.62

A : -15.33

B : 38.99






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9B41F


Here are the colors similar to B9B41F. 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.



#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9B41F.


#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#BFB800
PANTONE 397 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9B41F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9B41F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9B41F.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9B41F


Here are the paint colors similar to B9B41F. 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 B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to Benjamin Moore


#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to PPG Paints


#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#D9C737
Gone Giddy (PPG1216-7)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9B41F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9B41F to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 15.59 (84.4% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 18.44 (81.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9B41F 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



B9B41F
Olive Yellow*

1F24B9
Zaffre*


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 #B9B41F?

Color that best contrast with #B9B41F is #1F24B9, color name is Zaffre*
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 #B9B41F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9B41F is #1F24B9, color name is Zaffre*.





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