#B99CAF Hex Color Code

#B99CAF

The Hexadecimal Color #B99CAF is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #B99CAF RGB value is rgb(185, 156, 175). RGB Color Model of #B99CAF consists of 72% red, 61% green and 68% blue. HSL color Mode of #B99CAF has 321°(degrees) Hue, 17% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #B99CAF color has an wavelength of 417.88889nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B99CAF is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B99CAF is #B9A. The Closest Color to #B99CAF is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #B99CAF Hex Code is Amethyst Smoke. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B99CAF is 0 Cyan 16 Magenta 5 Yellow 27 Black and #B99CAF CMY is 0, 16, 5. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B99CAF is hsl(321,17,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(321, 16, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B99CAF is 39.63, 37.19, 45.64.
Hex8 Value of #B99CAF is #B99CAFFF. Decimal Value of #B99CAF is 12164271 and Octal Value of #B99CAF is 56316257. Binary Value of #B99CAF is 10111001, 10011100, 10101111 and Android of #B99CAF is 4290354351 / 0xffb99caf. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B99CAF is 0.324, 0.304, 0.304 and YIQ Color Space of #B99CAF is 166.837, 11.1764, 12.0463. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B99CAF is 37.61, 35.52, 45.51. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B99CAF is 67.42, 13.97, -5.85. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B99CAF is 67.42, 15.79, -11.04. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B99CAF is 67.42, 15.15, 337.28. Hunter Lab variable of #B99CAF is 60.98, 9.28, -1.68.

#B99CAF - Amethyst Smoke Color Image
#B99CAF - Amethyst Smoke Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B99CAF

RGB Percentages of #B99CAF

72%
61%
68%

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 #B99CAF

72.55%
61.18%
68.63%

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 #B99CAF

0%
16%
5%
27%

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 #B99CAF

To get 25% Saturated #B99CAF Color, you need to convert the hex color #B99CAF 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 #B99CAF 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 #B99CAF

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 #B99CAF

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 #B99CAF

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 #B99CAF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B99CAF to it's the darkest color.

#B99CAF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 156, 175)
RGB Percent 72%, 61%, 68%
RYB 185.0, 156.0, 175.0
CMYK 0, 16, 5, 27
CMY 0, 16, 5
HSL hsl(321, 17%, 67%)
HSLA hsl(321, 17%, 67%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(321, 16, 73)
XYZ 39.63, 37.19, 45.64
Hex8 Value #B99CAFFF
Decimal Value 12164271
Octal Value 56316257
Binary Value 10111001,10011100,10101111
Android 4290354351 / 0xffb99caf
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(321, 17%, 67%)
xyY 0.324, 0.304, 37.187
YIQ 166.837, 11.1764, 12.0463
LMS 37.61, 35.52, 45.51
CieLAB 67.42, 13.97, -5.85
CieLUV : LCHuv 67.42, 15.79, -11.04
CieLCH : LCHab 67.42, 15.15, 337.28
Hunter Lab 60.98, 9.28, -1.68
YUV 166.837, 4.02, 15.93
YDbDr 166.837, 12.28, -34.53
YCbCr 159.28, 132.05, 139.38
YCoCg 168.0, 180.0, -12.0
YPbPr 166.84, 4.61, 12.96
Munsell Color System 12250.43 65.62/336.03

#B99CAF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B99CAF as Background:

Social media has created a historical shift from the historically powerful to the historically powerless. Now everyone has a voice.

Sheryl Sandberg
<p style="background: #B99CAF">…</p>

#B99CAF as Text Color:

I value mothers and motherhood enormously. For every inattentive or abusive mother in my fiction I think you'll find a dozen or so who are neither.

William Trevor
<p style="color: #B99CAF">…</p>

#B99CAF as Text Shadow:

We should be the natural home for young mothers. But we're not. Because too often we sound like people who think the only good mother is a married mother.

Francis Maude
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B99CAF">…</p>

#B99CAF as Linear Gradient:

Our mothers' generation fought so hard to change things and we're the first generation to benefit. And now you get girls in their twenties who say they're not feminists.

Kristin Davis
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B99CAF)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B99CAF?

RGB Value for #B99CAF is rgb(185, 156, 175).

What is the RGB percentage of #B99CAF?

RGB percentage for #B99CAF is 72% Red 61% Green 68% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B99CAF?

CMYK Color Model of #B99CAF is 0 Cyan 16 Magenta 5 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B99CAF?

HSL Value of #B99CAF is 321°(degrees) Hue 17 Saturation 67 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B99CAF?

HSV Value of #B99CAF is 321 Hue 16 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B99CAF?

XYZ Color Model of #B99CAF is 39.63, 37.19, 45.64.