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What color is B9DEC3?

The RGB color code for color number #B9DEC3 is RGB(185, 222, 195). In the RGB color model, #B9DEC3 has a red value of 185, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 136.2° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9DEC3 has a hue of 136.2° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color B9DEC3 is cool or warm?

Color B9DEC3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9DEC3? (For interior and product design)

B9DEC3 has an LRV of nearly 66. 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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#B9DEC3

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of #B9DEC3 with dark and light Color




Is #B9DEC3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9DEC3 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 #B9DEC3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 222, 195)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
222 (87.1%)
Blue
195 (76.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.67%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.16%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(136.22deg, 35.9 %, 79.8 %)

Hue
136.22°
Saturation
35.92 %.
Lightness
79.80 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 57, 34)
Red
13 (5.3%)
Yellow
57 (22.3%)
Blue
34 (13.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
136.22°
Saturation
16.67 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 136.22°

W: 72.55 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 55.98

Y : 66.5

Z : 61.51

YXY

Y1 : 66.5

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 12.94%

Y : 23.53%


LRV

~ 66.5 %

Munsell Color System

2G 8.4/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 85.25

A : -17.3

B : 9.23

CIE-Lch

L : 85.25

C : 19.61

H : 151.92

CIE-Luv

L : 85.25

U : -18.8

V : 16.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.55

A : -20.17

B : 12.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9DEC3


Here are the colors similar to B9DEC3. 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.



#C0E8D5
Aero Blue
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#CEF0CC
Pastel Mint
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#9FE2BF
Seafoam Green
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9DEC3.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9DEC3.


#BDE9C9
PANTONE 2253 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#A8D5BA
PANTONE 2246 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B6CFAE
PANTONE 2260 C
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#ADDFB3
PANTONE 2254 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9DEC3.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9DEC3.


#B9CEAC
RAL 6019 - Pastel Green
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9DEC3


Here are the paint colors similar to B9DEC3. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B9DEC3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9DEC3 to PPG Paints


#B9DCC3
Sprite Twist (PPG1226-3)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
#BCE7D1
Dinner Mint (PPG17-30)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C4EAD5
Sweet Pea (PPG1227-2)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#BEE5BE
Lime Sorbet (PPG1225-4)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9DEC3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9DEC3 to Dunn-Edwards


#BDE1C4
Mother Nature (DE 5625)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#C5E6D1
Mint Smoothie (DE 5667)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A7D3B7
Glenwood Green (DE 5668)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B6E9C8
Mint-o-licious (DE 5660)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9DEC3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9DEC3 to Behr


#BCE3C9
Spearmints (P410-2)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#B4DEC9
Free Spirit (MQ4-18)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B1D4B7
Enchanted Meadow (M410-3)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#AAD9BB
Shanghai Jade (P410-3)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9DEC3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9DEC3 to Sherwin Williams


#B7D7BF
Reclining Green (SW 6744)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#CCE2CA
Jocular Green (SW 6736)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#9FCDB1
Retro Mint (SW 9036)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B3CBAA
Relish (SW 6443)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9DEC3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9DEC3 to Valspar


#C2E5C3
Summer Sigh (6004-9B)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B3D3B7
Frosted Sage (8002-33C)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#B6E5CD
Beach Blanket (6002-9B)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C9E5C8
Cuddle Bug (V025-1)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9DEC3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9DEC3 to Benjamin Moore


#C5E9C8
Nottingham Green (569)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B5E2CE
St. John's Bay (584)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AED2B0
Acadia Green (2034-50)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B2E1B9
Grassy Meadows (570)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9DEC3 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



B9DEC3
Aero Blue*

DEB9D4
Thistle*


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 #B9DEC3?

Color that best contrast with #B9DEC3 is #DEB9D4, color name is Thistle*
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 #B9DEC3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9DEC3 is #DEB9D4, color name is Thistle*.





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