#B9B398 Hex Color Code

#B9B398

The Hexadecimal Color #B9B398 is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #B9B398 RGB value is rgb(185, 179, 152). RGB Color Model of #B9B398 consists of 72% red, 70% green and 59% blue. HSL color Mode of #B9B398 has 49°(degrees) Hue, 19% Saturation and 66% Lightness. #B9B398 color has an wavelength of 589.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #B9B398 is #CCCC99. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #B9B398 is #BB9. The Closest Color to #B9B398 is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #B9B398 Hex Code is Heathered Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #B9B398 is 0 Cyan 3 Magenta 18 Yellow 27 Black and #B9B398 CMY is 0, 3, 18. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #B9B398 is hsl(49,19,66, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(49, 18, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #B9B398 is 41.79, 44.82, 36.15.
Hex8 Value of #B9B398 is #B9B398FF. Decimal Value of #B9B398 is 12170136 and Octal Value of #B9B398 is 56331630. Binary Value of #B9B398 is 10111001, 10110011, 10011000 and Android of #B9B398 is 4290360216 / 0xffb9b398. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #B9B398 is 0.34, 0.365, 0.365 and YIQ Color Space of #B9B398 is 177.716, 12.2505, -7.1334. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #B9B398 is 44.01, 46.9, 36.28. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #B9B398 is 72.77, -2.44, 14.57. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #B9B398 is 72.77, 5.09, 20.87. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #B9B398 is 72.77, 14.77, 99.51. Hunter Lab variable of #B9B398 is 66.95, -5.74, 14.85.

#B9B398 - Heathered Gray Color Image
#B9B398 - Heathered Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #B9B398

RGB Percentages of #B9B398

72%
70%
59%

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 #B9B398

62.48%
72.55%
59.61%

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 #B9B398

0%
3%
18%
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 #B9B398

To get 25% Saturated #B9B398 Color, you need to convert the hex color #B9B398 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 #B9B398 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 #B9B398

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 #B9B398

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 #B9B398

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 #B9B398 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #B9B398 to it's the darkest color.

#B9B398 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(185, 179, 152)
RGB Percent 72%, 70%, 59%
RYB 159.33, 185.0, 152.0
CMYK 0, 3, 18, 27
CMY 0, 3, 18
HSL hsl(49, 19%, 66%)
HSLA hsl(49, 19%, 66%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(49, 18, 73)
XYZ 41.79, 44.82, 36.15
Hex8 Value #B9B398FF
Decimal Value 12170136
Octal Value 56331630
Binary Value 10111001,10110011,10011000
Android 4290360216 / 0xffb9b398
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(49, 19%, 66%)
xyY 0.34, 0.365, 44.822
YIQ 177.716, 12.2505, -7.1334
LMS 44.01, 46.9, 36.28
CieLAB 72.77, -2.44, 14.57
CieLUV : LCHuv 72.77, 5.09, 20.87
CieLCH : LCHab 72.77, 14.77, 99.51
Hunter Lab 66.95, -5.74, 14.85
YUV 177.716, -12.65, 6.39
YDbDr 177.716, -38.69, -13.86
YCbCr 168.63, 115.25, 132.56
YCoCg 173.75, 168.5, 5.25
YPbPr 177.72, -14.51, 5.2
Munsell Color System 12526.26 50.81/97.95

#B9B398 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#B9B398 as Background:

The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination.

Elizabeth Hardwick
<p style="background: #B9B398">…</p>

#B9B398 as Text Color:

Science does not mean an idle resting upon a body of certain knowledge; it means unresting endeavor and continually progressing development toward an end which the poetic intuition may apprehend, but which the intellect can never fully grasp.

Max Planck
<p style="color: #B9B398">…</p>

#B9B398 as Text Shadow:

It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #B9B398">…</p>

#B9B398 as Linear Gradient:

It has long been recognized that an essential element in protecting human rights was a widespread knowledge among the population of what their rights are and how they can be defended.

Boutros Boutros-Ghali
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #B9B398)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #B9B398?

RGB Value for #B9B398 is rgb(185, 179, 152).

What is the RGB percentage of #B9B398?

RGB percentage for #B9B398 is 72% Red 70% Green 59% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #B9B398?

CMYK Color Model of #B9B398 is 0 Cyan 3 Magenta 18 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #B9B398?

HSL Value of #B9B398 is 49°(degrees) Hue 19 Saturation 66 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #B9B398?

HSV Value of #B9B398 is 49 Hue 18 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #B9B398?

XYZ Color Model of #B9B398 is 41.79, 44.82, 36.15.