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HEX B9E5FF - #B9E5FF, RGB(185,229,255) Color


Color Name: Uranian Blue*
Hex Color Code: #B9E5FF
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 229, 255)
CMYK Values*: 27.5%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 0.0%



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What color is B9E5FF?

The RGB color code for color number #B9E5FF is RGB(185, 229, 255). In the RGB color model, #B9E5FF has a red value of 185, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 255. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 27.5% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 86.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9E5FF has a hue of 202.3° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color B9E5FF is cool or warm?

Color B9E5FF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9E5FF? (For interior and product design)

B9E5FF has an LRV of nearly 74. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 74 of #B9E5FF with dark and light Color




Is #B9E5FF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9E5FF 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 #B9E5FF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 229, 255)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
229 (89.8%)
Blue
255 (100.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
27.45%
Magenta
10.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(202.29deg, 100.0 %, 86.3 %)

Hue
202.29°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
86.27 %.

RYB

RYB(6, 3, 29)
Red
6 (2.3%)
Yellow
3 (1.3%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
202.29°
Saturation
27.45 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 202.29°

W: 72.55 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 66.08

Y : 73.57

Z : 105.33

YXY

Y1 : 73.57

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 10.20%

Y : 0.00%


LRV

~ 73.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.7B 8.8/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 88.72

A : -8.44

B : -17.25

CIE-Lch

L : 88.72

C : 19.2

H : 243.91

CIE-Luv

L : 88.72

U : -22.99

V : -26.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.77

A : -12.6

B : -12.76






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9E5FF

Here are the colors similar to B9E5FF. 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.

#AFDBF5
Uranian Blue
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#ADD8E6
Light Blue
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#A4DDED
Non-photo Blue
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9E5FF.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9E5FF.

#B9D9EB
PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#C0E0EC
PANTONE 9441 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#BDD6E6
PANTONE 544 C
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9E5FF.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9E5FF.

#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9E5FF

Here are the paint colors similar to B9E5FF. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to Dunn-Edwards

#B8DFF8
Arctic Paradise (DE 5841)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B0E0F6
Azure Sky (DE 5834)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#B3D9F3
Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C6E3F7
Fresh Water (DE 5854)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to Behr

#B5DCEF
Seashore Dreams (P500-2)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BBDCF0
Greek Isles (P510-1)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#BDD8EC
First Rain (P520-1)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#C1DBEA
After Rain (M520-2)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to Benjamin Moore

#A8D5EF
Bluebelle (2064-60)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B1D6EA
Sapphireberry (2063-60)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#A3D6F2
Honolulu Blue (2066-60)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#A9DBEF
Turquoise Haze (2060-60)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to PPG Paints

#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#ADD0E0
Flemish Blue (PPG1238-3)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#C8DDEE
Blue Booties (PPG1241-2)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to Valspar

#AFD4EB
Gentle Wind (4006-9B)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B8DFEE
Quiet Nook (8002-42A)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B2DDED
Lady in Waiting (V033-1)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B9DDEB
New Prince (V069-2)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to Sherwin Williams

#B0D6E6
Something Blue (SW 6800)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#C3DFE8
Soar (SW 6799)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#B7DFE8
Minor Blue (SW 6792)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9E5FF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9E5FF to Farrow & Ball

#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 11.09 (88.9% similar)
#D1DADB
Borrowed Light (235)
ΔE - 11.64 (88.4% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 11.86 (88.1% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 11.97 (88.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9E5FF 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



B9E5FF
Uranian Blue*

FFD3B9
Apricot*


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 #B9E5FF?

Color that best contrast with #B9E5FF is #FFD3B9, color name is Apricot*
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 #B9E5FF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9E5FF is #FFD3B9, color name is Apricot*.





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