#B8AA9D Hex Color Code

#B8AA9D

The Hexadecimal Color #B8AA9D is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #B8AA9D RGB value is rgb(184, 170, 157). RGB Color Model of #B8AA9D consists of 72% red, 66% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #B8AA9D has 29°(degrees) Hue, 16% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #B8AA9D color has an wavelength of 601.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B8AA9D is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B8AA9D is #BA9. The Closest Color to #B8AA9D is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #B8AA9D Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B8AA9D is 0 Cyan 8 Magenta 15 Yellow 28 Black and #B8AA9D CMY is 0, 8, 15. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B8AA9D is hsl(29,16,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(29, 15, 72). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B8AA9D is 40.23, 41.37, 37.76.
Hex8 Value of #B8AA9D is #B8AA9DFF. Decimal Value of #B8AA9D is 12102301 and Octal Value of #B8AA9D is 56125235. Binary Value of #B8AA9D is 10111000, 10101010, 10011101 and Android of #B8AA9D is 4290292381 / 0xffb8aa9d. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B8AA9D is 0.337, 0.347, 0.347 and YIQ Color Space of #B8AA9D is 172.704, 12.5195, -1.0846. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B8AA9D is 41.12, 42.15, 37.82. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B8AA9D is 70.43, 2.85, 8.51. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B8AA9D is 70.43, 9.2, 11.59. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B8AA9D is 70.43, 8.97, 71.48. Hunter Lab variable of #B8AA9D is 64.32, -0.91, 10.22.

#B8AA9D - Taupe Gray Color Image
#B8AA9D - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B8AA9D

RGB Percentages of #B8AA9D

72%
66%
61%

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 #B8AA9D

72.16%
71.4%
61.57%

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 #B8AA9D

0%
8%
15%
28%

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 #B8AA9D

To get 25% Saturated #B8AA9D Color, you need to convert the hex color #B8AA9D 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 #B8AA9D 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 #B8AA9D

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 #B8AA9D

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 #B8AA9D

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 #B8AA9D to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B8AA9D to it's the darkest color.

#B8AA9D Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(184, 170, 157)
RGB Percent 72%, 66%, 61%
RYB 184.0, 182.07, 157.0
CMYK 0, 8, 15, 28
CMY 0, 8, 15
HSL hsl(29, 16%, 67%)
HSLA hsl(29, 16%, 67%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(29, 15, 72)
XYZ 40.23, 41.37, 37.76
Hex8 Value #B8AA9DFF
Decimal Value 12102301
Octal Value 56125235
Binary Value 10111000,10101010,10011101
Android 4290292381 / 0xffb8aa9d
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(29, 16%, 67%)
xyY 0.337, 0.347, 41.375
YIQ 172.704, 12.5195, -1.0846
LMS 41.12, 42.15, 37.82
CieLAB 70.43, 2.85, 8.51
CieLUV : LCHuv 70.43, 9.2, 11.59
CieLCH : LCHab 70.43, 8.97, 71.48
Hunter Lab 64.32, -0.91, 10.22
YUV 172.704, -7.73, 9.91
YDbDr 172.704, -23.63, -21.48
YCbCr 164.32, 120.22, 135.08
YCoCg 170.25, 170.5, -0.25
YPbPr 172.7, -8.86, 8.06
Munsell Color System 12407.45 31.35/69.09

#B8AA9D HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B8AA9D as Background:

Mathematics is an obscure field, an abstruse science, complicated and exact; yet so many have attained perfection in it that we might conclude almost anyone who seriously applied himself would achieve a measure of success.

Marcus Tullius Cicero
<p style="background: #B8AA9D">…</p>

#B8AA9D as Text Color:

Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don't think it's going to be easy. It's hard!

Aaliyah
<p style="color: #B8AA9D">…</p>

#B8AA9D as Text Shadow:

The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame,-a quality of success which would almost seem to include all others.

Benjamin Disraeli
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B8AA9D">…</p>

#B8AA9D as Linear Gradient:

Practice Golden-Rule 1 of Management in everything you do. Manage others the way you would like to be managed.

Brian Tracy
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B8AA9D)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B8AA9D?

RGB Value for #B8AA9D is rgb(184, 170, 157).

What is the RGB percentage of #B8AA9D?

RGB percentage for #B8AA9D is 72% Red 66% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B8AA9D?

CMYK Color Model of #B8AA9D is 0 Cyan 8 Magenta 15 Yellow 28 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B8AA9D?

HSL Value of #B8AA9D is 29°(degrees) Hue 16 Saturation 67 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B8AA9D?

HSV Value of #B8AA9D is 29 Hue 15 Saturation 72 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B8AA9D?

XYZ Color Model of #B8AA9D is 40.23, 41.37, 37.76.