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HEX B9B89A - #B9B89A, RGB(185,184,154) Color


Color Name: Sage Green*
Hex Color Code: #B9B89A
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 184, 154)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.5%, 16.8%, 27.5%



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What color is B9B89A?

The RGB color code for color number #B9B89A is RGB(185, 184, 154). In the RGB color model, #B9B89A has a red value of 185, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 16.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9B89A has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9B89A is cool or warm?

Color B9B89A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9B89A? (For interior and product design)

B9B89A has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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Compare LRV 47 of #B9B89A with dark and light Color




Is #B9B89A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9B89A 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 #B9B89A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 184, 154)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.54%
Yellow
16.76%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(58.06deg, 18.1 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
58.06°
Saturation
18.13 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 82, 50)
Red
38 (14.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.2%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.06°
Saturation
16.76 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 58.06°

W: 60.39 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 42.98

Y : 46.93

Z : 37.36

YXY

Y1 : 46.93

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 27.84%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 46.9 %

Munsell Color System

4GY 7.3/3

CIE-Lab

L : 74.14

A : -4.77

B : 15.4

CIE-Lch

L : 74.14

C : 16.12

H : 107.22

CIE-Luv

L : 74.14

U : 2.22

V : 22.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.5

A : -7.89

B : 15.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9B89A

Here are the colors similar to B9B89A. 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.

#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9B89A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9B89A.

#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9B89A.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9B89A.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9B89A.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9B89A

Here are the paint colors similar to B9B89A. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to Benjamin Moore

#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to Behr

#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#ACB397
Cottage Hill (HDC-CT-28)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to Sherwin Williams

#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to Valspar

#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to Dunn-Edwards

#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to PPG Paints

#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9B89A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9B89A to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9B89A 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



B9B89A
Sage Green*

9A9BB9
Cool Gray*


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 #B9B89A?

Color that best contrast with #B9B89A is #9A9BB9, color name is Cool Gray*
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 #B9B89A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9B89A is #9A9BB9, color name is Cool Gray*.





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