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HEX B9C2AA - #B9C2AA, RGB(185,194,170) Color


Color Name: Laurel Green*
Hex Color Code: #B9C2AA
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 194, 170)
CMYK Values*: 4.6%, 0.0%, 12.4%, 23.9%



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What color is B9C2AA?

The RGB color code for color number #B9C2AA is RGB(185, 194, 170). In the RGB color model, #B9C2AA has a red value of 185, a green value of 194, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 82.5° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9C2AA has a hue of 82.5° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.



Color B9C2AA is cool or warm?

Color B9C2AA is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9C2AA? (For interior and product design)

B9C2AA 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.



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Compare LRV 52 of #B9C2AA with dark and light Color




Is #B9C2AA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9C2AA 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 #B9C2AA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 194, 170)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
194 (76.1%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.64%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.37%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(82.5deg, 16.4 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
82.5°
Saturation
16.44 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 72, 47)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
47 (18.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
82.5°
Saturation
12.37 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 82.5°

W: 66.67 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 46.56

Y : 51.8

Z : 45.57

YXY

Y1 : 51.8

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 23.92%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 51.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.2GY 7.6/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 77.16

A : -7.42

B : 11.02

CIE-Lch

L : 77.16

C : 13.28

H : 123.97

CIE-Luv

L : 77.16

U : -3.93

V : 17.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.97

A : -10.49

B : 12.84






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9C2AA

Here are the colors similar to B9C2AA. 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 - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9C2AA.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9C2AA.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9C2AA.

#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B0BDB0
PANTONE 5655 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9C2AA.

#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9C2AA.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9C2AA

Here are the paint colors similar to B9C2AA. 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 B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to Behr

#B2BFA6
Creamy Spinach (S390-3)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B6C2A1
Chopped Dill (M380-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B3BFB0
Flagstaff Green (N400-3)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#CBD1BA
Chinese Jade (PPU10-09)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to Benjamin Moore

#B0BAA4
Salisbury Green (HC-139)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B9C2A2
Lily Pad (480)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#C8CAB2
Soft Fern (2144-40)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#AABBA5
Cedar Grove (444)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to Valspar

#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BBC5B8
Dusty Green (T637)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#A7B49F
Green Trellis (5006-3C)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to PPG Paints

#B2B9A5
Light Sage (PPG1124-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B4C0AF
Coastal Crush (PPG1129-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C3C7B2
Pale Pine (PPG1030-2)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to Dunn-Edwards

#AEBDA8
Fresh Thyme (DE 5654)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B9C3B3
Belize Green (DEC 782)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A9B49A
Mow the Lawn (DET 520)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to Sherwin Williams

#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#ACC2A8
Easy Green (SW 6450)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#CDCDB4
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9C2AA similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9C2AA to Farrow & Ball

#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#CACCBA
Eddy (301)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#AEB2A4
Blue Gray (91)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#ACBEB3
Green Blue (84)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9C2AA 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



B9C2AA
Laurel Green*

B3AAC2
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 #B9C2AA?

Color that best contrast with #B9C2AA is #B3AAC2, 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 #B9C2AA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9C2AA is #B3AAC2, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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