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What color is B9B96F?

The RGB color code for color number #B9B96F is RGB(185, 185, 111). In the RGB color model, #B9B96F has a red value of 185, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 40.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 34.6 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9B96F has a hue of 60° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9B96F is cool or warm?

Color B9B96F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9B96F? (For interior and product design)

B9B96F has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

#B9B96F

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #B9B96F with dark and light Color




Is #B9B96F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9B96F 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 #B9B96F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 185, 111)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
40.00%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 34.6 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
34.58 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 116, 48)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
116 (45.7%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 43.53 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 40.23

Y : 46.16

Z : 21.83

YXY

Y1 : 46.16

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 27.45%

Y : 56.47%


LRV

~ 46.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 7.2/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 73.65

A : -11.02

B : 37.51

CIE-Lch

L : 73.65

C : 39.1

H : 106.37

CIE-Luv

L : 73.65

U : 3.61

V : 49.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.94

A : -13.21

B : 28.51






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9B96F


Here are the colors similar to B9B96F. 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.



#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#ACBF60
Middle Green Yellow
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9B96F.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9B96F.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9B96F.


#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#AEB862
PANTONE 2302 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#BBC25C
PANTONE 4234 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9B96F.






Paint color for Hex #B9B96F


Here are the paint colors similar to B9B96F. 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 B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to Behr


#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to Valspar


#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to Benjamin Moore


#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to Sherwin Williams


#AFB96A
Lime Rickey (SW 6717)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to PPG Paints


#ADB864
Beach Bag (PPG1117-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9B96F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9B96F to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 10.25 (89.8% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 11.54 (88.5% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 13.28 (86.7% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 13.38 (86.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9B96F 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



B9B96F
Dark Khaki*

6F6FB9
Purple Yam*


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 #B9B96F?

Color that best contrast with #B9B96F is #6F6FB9, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #B9B96F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9B96F is #6F6FB9, color name is Purple Yam*.





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