#B9B797 Hex Color Code
#B9B797
The Hexadecimal Color #B9B797 is a contrast shade of Tan. #B9B797 RGB value is rgb(185, 183, 151). RGB Color Model of #B9B797 consists of 72% red, 71% green and 59% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9B797 has 56°(degrees) Hue, 20% Saturation and 66% Lightness. #B9B797 color has an wavelength of 584.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9B797 is #CCCC99. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9B797 is #BB9. The Closest Color to #B9B797 is #D2B48C. Official Name of #B9B797 Hex Code is Heathered Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9B797 is 0 Cyan 1 Magenta 18 Yellow 27 Black and #B9B797 CMY is 0, 1, 18. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9B797 is hsl(56,20,66, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(56, 18, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9B797 is 42.53, 46.42, 35.99.
Hex8 Value of #B9B797 is #B9B797FF. Decimal Value of #B9B797 is 12171159 and Octal Value of #B9B797 is 56333627. Binary Value of #B9B797 is 10111001, 10110111, 10010111 and Android of #B9B797 is 4290361239 / 0xffb9b797. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9B797 is 0.34, 0.372, 0.372 and YIQ Color Space of #B9B797 is 179.95, 11.4734, -9.5354. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9B797 is 45.26, 49.09, 36.15. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9B797 is 73.82, -4.71, 16.57. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9B797 is 73.82, 2.94, 24.0. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9B797 is 73.82, 17.23, 105.87. Hunter Lab variable of #B9B797 is 68.13, -7.81, 16.37.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9B797
RGB Percentages of #B9B797
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.
RYB Percentages of #B9B797
The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.
CMYK Percentages of #B9B797
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.
Various Color Shades of #B9B797
To get 25% Saturated #B9B797 Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9B797 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #B9B797 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.
Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #B9B797
Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.
Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.
Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #B9B797
Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.
The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.
The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.
The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.
Tints and Shades of #B9B797
A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #B9B797 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9B797 to it's the darkest color.
#B9B797 Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(185, 183, 151) |
| RGB Percent | 72%, 71%, 59% |
| RYB | 153.12, 185.0, 151.0 |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 18, 27 |
| CMY | 0, 1, 18 |
| HSL | hsl(56, 20%, 66%) |
| HSLA | hsl(56, 20%, 66%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(56, 18, 73) |
| XYZ | 42.53, 46.42, 35.99 |
| Hex8 Value | #B9B797FF |
| Decimal Value | 12171159 |
| Octal Value | 56333627 |
| Binary Value | 10111001,10110111,10010111 |
| Android | 4290361239 / 0xffb9b797 |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(56, 20%, 66%) |
| xyY | 0.34, 0.372, 46.416 |
| YIQ | 179.95, 11.4734, -9.5354 |
| LMS | 45.26, 49.09, 36.15 |
| CieLAB | 73.82, -4.71, 16.57 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 73.82, 2.94, 24.0 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 73.82, 17.23, 105.87 |
| Hunter Lab | 68.13, -7.81, 16.37 |
| YUV | 179.95, -14.25, 4.43 |
| YDbDr | 179.95, -43.56, -9.61 |
| YCbCr | 170.55, 113.65, 131.16 |
| YCoCg | 175.5, 168.0, 7.5 |
| YPbPr | 179.95, -16.34, 3.6 |
| Munsell Color System | 12577.13 58.93/104.48 |
#B9B797 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#B9B797 as Background:
Through meditation one has to achieve a dreamless sleep with full alertness. Once this happens, the drop falls into the ocean and becomes the ocean.
<p style="background: #B9B797">…</p>#B9B797 as Text Color:
It's like, imagine the ripples on top of an ocean. And I'm in a rowboat, reactively dealing with the waves and water coming into my boat. What I need to do is dive into the deeper solace, the calmness beneath the surface.
<p style="color: #B9B797">…</p>#B9B797 as Text Shadow:
When the polar ice caps melt, my recording studio will rise up like an ark, and I'll float off into the drowned world like a character from a J.G. Ballard novel.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9B797">…</p>#B9B797 as Linear Gradient:
There is a terribly terrestrial mindset about what we need to do to take care of the planet-as if the ocean somehow doesn't matter or is so big, so vast that it can take care of itself, or that there is nothing that we could possibly do that we could harm the ocean...We are learning otherwise.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9B797)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #B9B797?
RGB Value for #B9B797 is rgb(185, 183, 151).
What is the RGB percentage of #B9B797?
RGB percentage for #B9B797 is 72% Red 71% Green 59% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9B797?
CMYK Color Model of #B9B797 is 0 Cyan 1 Magenta 18 Yellow 27 Black.
What is the HSL value of #B9B797?
HSL Value of #B9B797 is 56°(degrees) Hue 20 Saturation 66 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #B9B797?
HSV Value of #B9B797 is 56 Hue 18 Saturation 73 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9B797?
XYZ Color Model of #B9B797 is 42.53, 46.42, 35.99.