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What color is B9BA8D?

The RGB color code for color number #B9BA8D is RGB(185, 186, 141). In the RGB color model, #B9BA8D has a red value of 185, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 24.2% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.3° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9BA8D has a hue of 61.3° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color B9BA8D is cool or warm?

Color B9BA8D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9BA8D? (For interior and product design)

B9BA8D 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.



Dark Color

#B9BA8D

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #B9BA8D with dark and light Color




Is #B9BA8D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9BA8D 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 #B9BA8D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 186, 141)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
24.19%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(61.33deg, 24.6 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
61.33°
Saturation
24.59 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 93, 49)
Red
39 (15.5%)
Yellow
93 (36.5%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
61.33°
Saturation
24.19 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 61.33°

W: 55.29 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 42.37

Y : 47.36

Z : 32.11

YXY

Y1 : 47.36

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 27.06%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 47.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.1GY 7.3/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.42

A : -7.76

B : 22.77

CIE-Lch

L : 74.42

C : 24.06

H : 108.82

CIE-Luv

L : 74.42

U : 1.74

V : 32.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.82

A : -10.51

B : 20.51






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9BA8D


Here are the colors similar to B9BA8D. 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 - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9BA8D.


#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9BA8D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9BA8D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9BA8D.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9BA8D.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9BA8D


Here are the paint colors similar to B9BA8D. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9BA8D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9BA8D to Sherwin Williams


#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#CBC99D
Shagreen (SW 6422)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9BA8D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9BA8D to Dunn-Edwards


#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9BA8D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9BA8D to Behr


#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B1B787
Lima Green (PPU10-07)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9BA8D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9BA8D to Valspar


#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9BA8D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9BA8D to Benjamin Moore


#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9BA8D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9BA8D to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BAC08A
Jitterbug (PPG1118-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9BA8D 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



B9BA8D
Sage Green*

8E8DBA
Blue Bell*


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 #B9BA8D?

Color that best contrast with #B9BA8D is #8E8DBA, color name is Blue Bell*
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 #B9BA8D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9BA8D is #8E8DBA, color name is Blue Bell*.





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