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What color is B9B92B?

The RGB color code for color number #B9B92B is RGB(185, 185, 43). In the RGB color model, #B9B92B has a red value of 185, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 43. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 76.8% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 62.3 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9B92B has a hue of 60° (degrees), 76.8 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9B92B is cool or warm?

Color B9B92B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9B92B? (For interior and product design)

B9B92B has an LRV of nearly 45. 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.



Dark Color

#B9B92B

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #B9B92B with dark and light Color




Is #B9B92B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9B92B 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 #B9B92B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 185, 43)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
76.76%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 62.3 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
62.28 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 170, 45)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
170 (66.8%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
76.76 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 16.86 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.79

Y : 45.19

Z : 9.02

YXY

Y1 : 45.19

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 27.45%

Y : 83.14%


LRV

~ 45.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.8GY 7.2/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 73.01

A : -16.01

B : 66.3

CIE-Lch

L : 73.01

C : 68.21

H : 103.58

CIE-Luv

L : 73.01

U : 5.43

V : 75.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.22

A : -17.28

B : 39.1






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9B92B


Here are the colors similar to B9B92B. 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 - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9B92B.


#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B5BD00
PANTONE 390 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B7BF10
PANTONE 583 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9B92B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9B92B.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9B92B.






Paint color for Hex #B9B92B


Here are the paint colors similar to B9B92B. 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 B9B92B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9B92B to Valspar


#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9B92B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9B92B to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9B92B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9B92B to Benjamin Moore


#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9B92B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9B92B to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9B92B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9B92B to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9B92B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9B92B to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9B92B 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



B9B92B
Olive Yellow*

2B2BB9
Persian 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 #B9B92B?

Color that best contrast with #B9B92B is #2B2BB9, color name is Persian 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 #B9B92B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9B92B is #2B2BB9, color name is Persian Blue*.





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