#B9AA9C Hex Color Code

#B9AA9C

The Hexadecimal Color #B9AA9C is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #B9AA9C RGB value is rgb(185, 170, 156). RGB Color Model of #B9AA9C consists of 72% red, 66% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9AA9C has 29°(degrees) Hue, 17% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #B9AA9C color has an wavelength of 601.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9AA9C is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9AA9C is #BA9. The Closest Color to #B9AA9C is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #B9AA9C Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9AA9C is 0 Cyan 8 Magenta 16 Yellow 27 Black and #B9AA9C CMY is 0, 8, 16. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9AA9C is hsl(29,17,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(29, 16, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9AA9C is 40.38, 41.46, 37.32.
Hex8 Value of #B9AA9C is #B9AA9CFF. Decimal Value of #B9AA9C is 12167836 and Octal Value of #B9AA9C is 56325234. Binary Value of #B9AA9C is 10111001, 10101010, 10011100 and Android of #B9AA9C is 4290357916 / 0xffb9aa9c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9AA9C is 0.339, 0.348, 0.348 and YIQ Color Space of #B9AA9C is 172.889, 13.4367, -1.1843. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9AA9C is 41.34, 42.19, 37.39. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9AA9C is 70.5, 3.05, 9.17. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9AA9C is 70.5, 9.88, 12.46. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9AA9C is 70.5, 9.66, 71.6. Hunter Lab variable of #B9AA9C is 64.39, -0.74, 10.71.

#B9AA9C - Taupe Gray Color Image
#B9AA9C - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9AA9C

RGB Percentages of #B9AA9C

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 #B9AA9C

72.55%
71.79%
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 #B9AA9C

0%
8%
16%
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 #B9AA9C

To get 25% Saturated #B9AA9C Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9AA9C 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 #B9AA9C 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 #B9AA9C

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 #B9AA9C

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 #B9AA9C

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 #B9AA9C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9AA9C to it's the darkest color.

#B9AA9C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 170, 156)
RGB Percent 72%, 66%, 61%
RYB 185.0, 183.07, 156.0
CMYK 0, 8, 16, 27
CMY 0, 8, 16
HSL hsl(29, 17%, 67%)
HSLA hsl(29, 17%, 67%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(29, 16, 73)
XYZ 40.38, 41.46, 37.32
Hex8 Value #B9AA9CFF
Decimal Value 12167836
Octal Value 56325234
Binary Value 10111001,10101010,10011100
Android 4290357916 / 0xffb9aa9c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(29, 17%, 67%)
xyY 0.339, 0.348, 41.465
YIQ 172.889, 13.4367, -1.1843
LMS 41.34, 42.19, 37.39
CieLAB 70.5, 3.05, 9.17
CieLUV : LCHuv 70.5, 9.88, 12.46
CieLCH : LCHab 70.5, 9.66, 71.6
Hunter Lab 64.39, -0.74, 10.71
YUV 172.889, -8.31, 10.62
YDbDr 172.889, -25.41, -23.03
YCbCr 164.48, 119.63, 135.59
YCoCg 170.25, 170.5, -0.25
YPbPr 172.89, -9.53, 8.64
Munsell Color System 12412.00 33.80/69.04

#B9AA9C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B9AA9C as Background:

Who you spend time with is who you become! Change your life by consciously choosing to surround yourself with people with higher standards!

Tony Robbins
<p style="background: #B9AA9C">…</p>

#B9AA9C as Text Color:

The irony is that the person not taking risks feels the same amount of fear as the person who regularly takes risks.

Peter McWilliams
<p style="color: #B9AA9C">…</p>

#B9AA9C as Text Shadow:

If there were nothing but thought in you, you wouldn't even know you are thinking. You would be like a dreamer who doesn't know he is dreaming. When you know you are dreaming, you are awake within the dream.

Eckhart Tolle
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9AA9C">…</p>

#B9AA9C as Linear Gradient:

When Christ died, He died for you individually just as much as if you had been the only person in the world.

C. S. Lewis
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9AA9C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B9AA9C?

RGB Value for #B9AA9C is rgb(185, 170, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #B9AA9C?

RGB percentage for #B9AA9C is 72% Red 66% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9AA9C?

CMYK Color Model of #B9AA9C is 0 Cyan 8 Magenta 16 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B9AA9C?

HSL Value of #B9AA9C is 29°(degrees) Hue 17 Saturation 67 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B9AA9C?

HSV Value of #B9AA9C is 29 Hue 16 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9AA9C?

XYZ Color Model of #B9AA9C is 40.38, 41.46, 37.32.