#B8AF9C Hex Color Code

#B8AF9C

The Hexadecimal Color #B8AF9C is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #B8AF9C RGB value is rgb(184, 175, 156). RGB Color Model of #B8AF9C consists of 72% red, 68% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #B8AF9C has 41°(degrees) Hue, 16% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #B8AF9C color has an wavelength of 594.18519nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B8AF9C is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B8AF9C is #BA9. The Closest Color to #B8AF9C is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #B8AF9C Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B8AF9C is 0 Cyan 5 Magenta 15 Yellow 28 Black and #B8AF9C CMY is 0, 5, 15. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B8AF9C is hsl(41,16,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(41, 15, 72). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B8AF9C is 41.1, 43.25, 37.63.
Hex8 Value of #B8AF9C is #B8AF9CFF. Decimal Value of #B8AF9C is 12103580 and Octal Value of #B8AF9C is 56127634. Binary Value of #B8AF9C is 10111000, 10101111, 10011100 and Android of #B8AF9C is 4290293660 / 0xffb8af9c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B8AF9C is 0.337, 0.355, 0.355 and YIQ Color Space of #B8AF9C is 175.525, 11.4678, -4.0093. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B8AF9C is 42.59, 44.73, 37.72. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B8AF9C is 71.72, -0.02, 10.9. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B8AF9C is 71.72, 6.49, 15.43. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B8AF9C is 71.72, 10.9, 90.11. Hunter Lab variable of #B8AF9C is 65.76, -3.53, 12.11.

#B8AF9C - Taupe Gray Color Image
#B8AF9C - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B8AF9C

RGB Percentages of #B8AF9C

72%
68%
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 #B8AF9C

66.38%
72.16%
61.18%

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 #B8AF9C

0%
5%
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 #B8AF9C

To get 25% Saturated #B8AF9C Color, you need to convert the hex color #B8AF9C 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 #B8AF9C 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 #B8AF9C

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 #B8AF9C

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 #B8AF9C

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 #B8AF9C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B8AF9C to it's the darkest color.

#B8AF9C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(184, 175, 156)
RGB Percent 72%, 68%, 61%
RYB 169.26, 184.0, 156.0
CMYK 0, 5, 15, 28
CMY 0, 5, 15
HSL hsl(41, 16%, 67%)
HSLA hsl(41, 16%, 67%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(41, 15, 72)
XYZ 41.1, 43.25, 37.63
Hex8 Value #B8AF9CFF
Decimal Value 12103580
Octal Value 56127634
Binary Value 10111000,10101111,10011100
Android 4290293660 / 0xffb8af9c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(41, 16%, 67%)
xyY 0.337, 0.355, 43.251
YIQ 175.525, 11.4678, -4.0093
LMS 42.59, 44.73, 37.72
CieLAB 71.72, -0.02, 10.9
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.72, 6.49, 15.43
CieLCH : LCHab 71.72, 10.9, 90.11
Hunter Lab 65.76, -3.53, 12.11
YUV 175.525, -9.61, 7.43
YDbDr 175.525, -29.38, -16.12
YCbCr 166.75, 118.32, 133.31
YCoCg 172.5, 170.0, 2.5
YPbPr 175.52, -11.02, 6.04
Munsell Color System 12473.01 37.46/88.45

#B8AF9C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B8AF9C as Background:

Friendship takes place between those who have an affinity for one another, and is a perfectly natural and inevitable result. No professions nor advances will avail.... It is a drama in which the parties have no part to act.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="background: #B8AF9C">…</p>

#B8AF9C as Text Color:

I have seen some who did not know when to turn aside their eyes in meeting yours. A truly confident and magnanimous spirit is wiser than to contend for the mastery in such encounters. Serpents alone conquer by the steadiness of their gaze. My friend looks me in the face and sees me, that is all.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="color: #B8AF9C">…</p>

#B8AF9C as Text Shadow:

It is equally impossible to forget our Friends, and to make them answer to our ideal. When they say farewell, then indeed we beginto keep them company. How often we find ourselves turning our backs on our actual Friends, that we may go and meet their ideal cousins.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B8AF9C">…</p>

#B8AF9C as Linear Gradient:

Friendship is but a name, faith is an empty name. Alas, it is not safe to praise to a friend the object of your love; as soon as he believes your praises, he slips into your place.

Ovid
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B8AF9C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B8AF9C?

RGB Value for #B8AF9C is rgb(184, 175, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #B8AF9C?

RGB percentage for #B8AF9C is 72% Red 68% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B8AF9C?

CMYK Color Model of #B8AF9C is 0 Cyan 5 Magenta 15 Yellow 28 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B8AF9C?

HSL Value of #B8AF9C is 41°(degrees) Hue 16 Saturation 67 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B8AF9C?

HSV Value of #B8AF9C is 41 Hue 15 Saturation 72 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B8AF9C?

XYZ Color Model of #B8AF9C is 41.1, 43.25, 37.63.