#B5B196 Hex Color Code

#B5B196

The Hexadecimal Color #B5B196 is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #B5B196 RGB value is rgb(181, 177, 150). RGB Color Model of #B5B196 consists of 70% red, 69% green and 58% blue. HSL color Mode of #B5B196 has 52°(degrees) Hue, 17% Saturation and 65% Lightness. #B5B196 color has an wavelength of 587.25926nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B5B196 is #CCCC99. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B5B196 is #BA9. The Closest Color to #B5B196 is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #B5B196 Hex Code is Heathered Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B5B196 is 0 Cyan 2 Magenta 17 Yellow 29 Black and #B5B196 CMY is 0, 2, 17. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B5B196 is hsl(52,17,65, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(52, 17, 71). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B5B196 is 40.28, 43.47, 35.12.
Hex8 Value of #B5B196 is #B5B196FF. Decimal Value of #B5B196 is 11907478 and Octal Value of #B5B196 is 55330626. Binary Value of #B5B196 is 10110101, 10110001, 10010110 and Android of #B5B196 is 4290097558 / 0xffb5b196. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B5B196 is 0.339, 0.366, 0.366 and YIQ Color Space of #B5B196 is 175.118, 11.0587, -7.5564. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B5B196 is 42.49, 45.66, 35.25. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B5B196 is 71.87, -3.2, 14.34. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B5B196 is 71.87, 3.87, 20.65. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B5B196 is 71.87, 14.69, 102.58. Hunter Lab variable of #B5B196 is 65.93, -6.33, 14.57.

#B5B196 - Heathered Gray Color Image
#B5B196 - Heathered Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B5B196

RGB Percentages of #B5B196

70%
69%
58%

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 #B5B196

60.62%
70.98%
58.82%

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 #B5B196

0%
2%
17%
29%

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 #B5B196

To get 25% Saturated #B5B196 Color, you need to convert the hex color #B5B196 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 #B5B196 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 #B5B196

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 #B5B196

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 #B5B196

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 #B5B196 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B5B196 to it's the darkest color.

#B5B196 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(181, 177, 150)
RGB Percent 70%, 69%, 58%
RYB 154.59, 181.0, 150.0
CMYK 0, 2, 17, 29
CMY 0, 2, 17
HSL hsl(52, 17%, 65%)
HSLA hsl(52, 17%, 65%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(52, 17, 71)
XYZ 40.28, 43.47, 35.12
Hex8 Value #B5B196FF
Decimal Value 11907478
Octal Value 55330626
Binary Value 10110101,10110001,10010110
Android 4290097558 / 0xffb5b196
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(52, 17%, 65%)
xyY 0.339, 0.366, 43.471
YIQ 175.118, 11.0587, -7.5564
LMS 42.49, 45.66, 35.25
CieLAB 71.87, -3.2, 14.34
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.87, 3.87, 20.65
CieLCH : LCHab 71.87, 14.69, 102.58
Hunter Lab 65.93, -6.33, 14.57
YUV 175.118, -12.36, 5.16
YDbDr 175.118, -37.79, -11.19
YCbCr 166.4, 115.55, 131.69
YCoCg 171.25, 165.5, 5.75
YPbPr 175.12, -14.18, 4.2
Munsell Color System 12475.76 51.79/101.11

#B5B196 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B5B196 as Background:

Love alone is not enough. Without imagination, love stales into sentiment, duty, boredom. Relationships fail not because we have stopped loving but because we first stopped imagining.

James Hillman
<p style="background: #B5B196">…</p>

#B5B196 as Text Color:

Sometimes when I look at you, I feel I'm gazing at a distant star. It's dazzling, but the light is from tens of thousands of years ago. Maybe the star doesn't even exist any more. Yet sometimes that light seems more real to me than anything.

Haruki Murakami
<p style="color: #B5B196">…</p>

#B5B196 as Text Shadow:

The romance genre is the only genre where readers are guaranteed novels that place the heroine at the heart of the story. These are books that celebrate women's heroic virtues and values: courage, honor, determination and a belief in the healing power of love.

Jayne Ann Krentz
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B5B196">…</p>

#B5B196 as Linear Gradient:

Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.

Therese of Lisieux
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B5B196)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B5B196?

RGB Value for #B5B196 is rgb(181, 177, 150).

What is the RGB percentage of #B5B196?

RGB percentage for #B5B196 is 70% Red 69% Green 58% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B5B196?

CMYK Color Model of #B5B196 is 0 Cyan 2 Magenta 17 Yellow 29 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B5B196?

HSL Value of #B5B196 is 52°(degrees) Hue 17 Saturation 65 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B5B196?

HSV Value of #B5B196 is 52 Hue 17 Saturation 71 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B5B196?

XYZ Color Model of #B5B196 is 40.28, 43.47, 35.12.