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What color is B9DCE6?

The RGB color code for color number #B9DCE6 is RGB(185, 220, 230). In the RGB color model, #B9DCE6 has a red value of 185, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.6% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9DCE6 has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.



Color B9DCE6 is cool or warm?

Color B9DCE6 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9DCE6? (For interior and product design)

B9DCE6 has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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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#B9DCE6

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of #B9DCE6 with dark and light Color




Is #B9DCE6 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9DCE6 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 #B9DCE6 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 220, 230)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
220 (86.3%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.57%
Magenta
4.35%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(193.33deg, 47.4 %, 81.4 %)

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
47.37 %.
Lightness
81.37 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 25, 35)
Red
11 (4.1%)
Yellow
25 (10.0%)
Blue
35 (13.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
19.57 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 193.33°

W: 72.55 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 59.88

Y : 67.21

Z : 84.68

YXY

Y1 : 67.21

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 13.73%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 67.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.8B 8.4/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 85.61

A : -9.34

B : -8.73

CIE-Lch

L : 85.61

C : 12.79

H : 223.07

CIE-Luv

L : 85.61

U : -18.55

V : -12.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.98

A : -13.09

B : -3.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9DCE6


Here are the colors similar to B9DCE6. 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.



#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A4DDED
Non-photo Blue
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#AFDBF5
Uranian Blue
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9DCE6.


#BBDDE6
PANTONE 7457 C
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B9D5DE
PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9DCE6.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9DCE6.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9DCE6.


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9DCE6


Here are the paint colors similar to B9DCE6. 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 B9DCE6 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9DCE6 to Benjamin Moore


#B5DAE4
Blue Flower (2057-60)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#B7DDEB
Morning Glory (785)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#B4DBEA
Skylark Song (778)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#B0DAE3
Old Pickup Blue (2054-60)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9DCE6 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9DCE6 to Dunn-Edwards


#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#B3D8E5
Glacier Point (DE 5785)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#B1E2EE
Crystal River (DE 5778)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B1D3E3
Dockside (DE 5806)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9DCE6 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9DCE6 to Sherwin Williams


#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C3DFE8
Soar (SW 6799)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B4E0E7
Quench Blue (SW 6785)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9DCE6 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9DCE6 to Valspar


#B9DDEB
New Prince (V069-2)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B5DFEB
Bright and Breezy (8002-40B)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B8DFEE
Quiet Nook (8002-42A)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B2DAE9
Laissez-Faire (8001-40B)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9DCE6 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9DCE6 to PPG Paints


#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C4DDE2
Galactica (PPG1235-3)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9DCE6 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9DCE6 to Behr


#BAD9E5
Breezy Blue (M490-1)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B9DEE4
Basin Blue (M470-2)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B8E3ED
Ocean Front (P490-1)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#AFD3DA
Balboa (MQ4-55)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9DCE6 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



B9DCE6
Light Blue*

E6C3B9
Chilean Pink*


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 #B9DCE6?

Color that best contrast with #B9DCE6 is #E6C3B9, color name is Chilean Pink*
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 #B9DCE6?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9DCE6 is #E6C3B9, color name is Chilean Pink*.





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