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What color is B9A381?

The RGB color code for color number #B9A381 is RGB(185, 163, 129). In the RGB color model, #B9A381 has a red value of 185, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 30.3% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.4° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9A381 has a hue of 36.4° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9A381 is cool or warm?

Color B9A381 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9A381? (For interior and product design)

B9A381 has an LRV of nearly 38. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#B9A381

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B9A381 with dark and light Color




Is #B9A381 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9A381 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 #B9A381 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 163, 129)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.89%
Yellow
30.27%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(36.43deg, 28.6 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
36.43°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 94, 57)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
94 (36.9%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.43°
Saturation
30.27 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 36.43°

W: 50.59 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 37.07

Y : 38.09

Z : 26.17

YXY

Y1 : 38.09

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 36.08%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 38.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.5Y 6.7/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 68.09

A : 2.85

B : 20.64

CIE-Lch

L : 68.09

C : 20.83

H : 82.14

CIE-Luv

L : 68.09

U : 15.92

V : 27.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.72

A : -0.81

B : 18.07






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9A381


Here are the colors similar to B9A381. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9A381.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9A381.


#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B2A384
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9A381.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9A381.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9A381


Here are the paint colors similar to B9A381. 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 B9A381 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9A381 to Dunn-Edwards


#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9A381 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9A381 to Benjamin Moore


#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9A381 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9A381 to Behr


#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C1AC8B
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9A381 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9A381 to Valspar


#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9A381 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9A381 to Sherwin Williams


#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9A381 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9A381 to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9A381 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



B9A381
Khaki*

8197B9
Shadow Blue*


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 #B9A381?

Color that best contrast with #B9A381 is #8197B9, color name is Shadow Blue*
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 #B9A381?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9A381 is #8197B9, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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