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HEX B9E8E3 - #B9E8E3, RGB(185,232,227) Color


Color Name: Pale Blue (Light Turquoise)*
Hex Color Code: #B9E8E3
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 232, 227)
CMYK Values*: 20.3%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 9.0%






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What color is B9E8E3?

The RGB color code for color number #B9E8E3 is RGB(185, 232, 227). In the RGB color model, #B9E8E3 has a red value of 185, a green value of 232, and a blue value of 227. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.2% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 173.6° (degrees), 50.5 % saturation, and 81.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9E8E3 has a hue of 173.6° (degrees), 20.3 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.



Color B9E8E3 is cool or warm?

Color B9E8E3 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #B9E8E3? (For interior and product design)

B9E8E3 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 #B9E8E3 with dark and light Color




Is #B9E8E3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9E8E3 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 #B9E8E3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 232, 227)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
232 (91.0%)
Blue
227 (89.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.26%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.16%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(173.62deg, 50.5 %, 81.8 %)

Hue
173.62°
Saturation
50.54 %.
Lightness
81.76 %.

RYB

RYB(7, 29, 29)
Red
7 (2.8%)
Yellow
29 (11.4%)
Blue
29 (11.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
173.62°
Saturation
20.26 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 173.62°

W: 72.55 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 62.73

Y : 73.57

Z : 83.57

YXY

Y1 : 73.57

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 9.02%

Y : 10.98%


LRV

~ 73.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.2BG 8.8/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 88.72

A : -16.06

B : -2.56

CIE-Lch

L : 88.72

C : 16.26

H : 189.07

CIE-Luv

L : 88.72

U : -23.95

V : -1.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.78

A : -19.57

B : 2.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9E8E3


Here are the colors similar to B9E8E3. 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.



#AFEEEE
Pale Blue (Light Turquoise)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#9ADEDB
Blue Green Pastel
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C0E8D5
Aero Blue
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9E8E3.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9E8E3.


#BEE9E7
PANTONE 9500 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B1E4E3
PANTONE 317 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B9E0DD
PANTONE 9501 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#B5E3D8
PANTONE 573 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9E8E3.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9E8E3.


#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9E8E3


Here are the paint colors similar to B9E8E3. 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 B9E8E3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9E8E3 to Behr


#B8E9E4
Tahitian Breeze (P450-2)
ΔE - 0.45 (99.6% similar)
#C4EAE0
Clear Aqua (P440-2)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C7ECEA
Morning Sky (P460-1)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#ACDBDB
Beachside Drive (M460-2)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9E8E3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9E8E3 to Benjamin Moore


#BAEAE2
Ocean Spray (2047-60)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#B3E8E6
Jamaican Aqua (2048-60)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B7EAE1
Seagrove (653)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B6E2E1
Blue Diamond (736)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9E8E3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9E8E3 to Dunn-Edwards


#BEE7E2
Tropical Waterfall (DE 5722)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#B1EAE8
Spearmint (DE 5729)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#AEDDD3
Jaded Clouds (DE 5702)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B9E5E8
Soaring Sky (DE 5736)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9E8E3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9E8E3 to Valspar


#B0E3DF
Frosty (5006-9B)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#B5E1DA
Brilliante (V065-2)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#ADE0DC
In the Shallows (V028-1)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B0E1E0
High Altitude (V029-1)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9E8E3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9E8E3 to PPG Paints


#B5E4E4
Seascape Green (PPG1233-4)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#ABE3DE
Silent Ripple (PPG1232-3)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B5DEDA
Minerva (PPG1231-3)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BDE1D8
Serendipity (PPG1230-2)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9E8E3 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9E8E3 to Sherwin Williams


#C1E6DF
Tame Teal (SW 6757)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C0E3DA
Waterfall (SW 6750)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#A7DCDC
Spa (SW 6765)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#C2E5E5
Swimming (SW 6764)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9E8E3 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



B9E8E3
Pale Blue (Light Turquoise)*

E8B9BE
Baby 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 #B9E8E3?

Color that best contrast with #B9E8E3 is #E8B9BE, color name is Baby 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 #B9E8E3?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9E8E3 is #E8B9BE, color name is Baby Pink*.





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