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What color is B9C2A2?

The RGB color code for color number #B9C2A2 is RGB(185, 194, 162). In the RGB color model, #B9C2A2 has a red value of 185, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 16.5% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 76.9° (degrees), 20.8 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9C2A2 has a hue of 76.9° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color B9C2A2 is cool or warm?

Color B9C2A2 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9C2A2? (For interior and product design)

B9C2A2 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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

#B9C2A2

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #B9C2A2 with dark and light Color




Is #B9C2A2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9C2A2 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 #B9C2A2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 194, 162)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.64%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
16.49%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(76.88deg, 20.8 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
76.88°
Saturation
20.78 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 79, 46)
Red
31 (12.1%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
46 (18.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
76.88°
Saturation
16.49 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 76.88°

W: 63.53 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 45.82

Y : 51.51

Z : 41.71

YXY

Y1 : 51.51

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 23.92%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 51.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.3GY 7.6/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 76.98

A : -8.74

B : 15.07

CIE-Lch

L : 76.98

C : 17.42

H : 120.13

CIE-Luv

L : 76.98

U : -3.59

V : 22.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.77

A : -11.63

B : 15.78






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9C2A2


Here are the colors similar to B9C2A2. 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.



#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9C2A2.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9C2A2.


#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B3B995
PANTONE 5793 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C6C89B
PANTONE 5797 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9C2A2.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9C2A2.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9C2A2.


#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9C2A2


Here are the paint colors similar to B9C2A2. 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 B9C2A2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9C2A2 to Benjamin Moore


#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#BABD99
Burgess Green (CW-485)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#B5B895
Spring has Sprung (CSP-835)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9C2A2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9C2A2 to Behr


#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#AFB796
Moss Print (PPU11-08)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C6CAA5
Sap Green (M350-3)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9C2A2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9C2A2 to PPG Paints


#BBC6A4
Quaking Grass (PPG1121-4)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#B9BD97
Bahia Grass (PPG1122-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AFC195
Harmonious (PPG1120-5)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9C2A2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9C2A2 to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C7CDA8
Baize Green (SW 6429)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BDD0AB
Jardin (SW 6723)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9C2A2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9C2A2 to Valspar


#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#AFC199
Green Eggs & Cam (V061-3)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9C2A2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9C2A2 to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A7B191
Family Tree (DET 503)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9C2A2 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



B9C2A2
Laurel Green*

ABA2C2
Pastel Lilac*


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 #B9C2A2?

Color that best contrast with #B9C2A2 is #ABA2C2, color name is Pastel Lilac*
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 #B9C2A2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9C2A2 is #ABA2C2, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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