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What color is B9BD9A?

The RGB color code for color number #B9BD9A is RGB(185, 189, 154). In the RGB color model, #B9BD9A has a red value of 185, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.5% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.9° (degrees), 21.0 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9BD9A has a hue of 66.9° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color B9BD9A is cool or warm?

Color B9BD9A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9BD9A? (For interior and product design)

B9BD9A has an LRV of nearly 49. 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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#B9BD9A

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #B9BD9A with dark and light Color




Is #B9BD9A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9BD9A 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 #B9BD9A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 189, 154)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
189 (74.1%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.12%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
18.52%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(66.86deg, 21.0 %, 67.3 %)

Hue
66.86°
Saturation
20.96 %.
Lightness
67.25 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 84, 48)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
66.86°
Saturation
18.52 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 66.86°

W: 60.39 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 44.04

Y : 49.04

Z : 37.72

YXY

Y1 : 49.04

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 25.88%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 49 %

Munsell Color System

4.5GY 7.4/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 75.48

A : -7.4

B : 17.26

CIE-Lch

L : 75.48

C : 18.78

H : 113.21

CIE-Luv

L : 75.48

U : -0.53

V : 25.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.03

A : -10.31

B : 17.09






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9BD9A


Here are the colors similar to B9BD9A. 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 - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9BD9A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9BD9A.


#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9BD9A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9BD9A.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9BD9A.


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9BD9A


Here are the paint colors similar to B9BD9A. 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 B9BD9A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9BD9A to Benjamin Moore


#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9BD9A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9BD9A to PPG Paints


#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#C8CDA0
In The Dale (PPG11-10)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9BD9A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9BD9A to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9BD9A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9BD9A to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9BD9A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9BD9A to Behr


#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9BD9A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9BD9A to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9BD9A 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



B9BD9A
Sage Green*

9E9ABD
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 #B9BD9A?

Color that best contrast with #B9BD9A is #9E9ABD, 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 #B9BD9A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9BD9A is #9E9ABD, color name is Blue Bell*.





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