Information about #B9A888 color

#B9A888 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B9A888 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 168, 136) (72.5% red, 65.9% green, 53.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 19 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B9A888 is a softly balanced orange that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Quarter Colins Wicket (#B7A786). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pavlova (#BAAB87) and Navarone (#B9A584).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 168, 136)), which gives #B9A888 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.3:1. No one has named #B9A888 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B9A888 color variations

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#B9A888 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B9A888

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pavlova color link
Pavlova

#BAAB87

Navarone color link
Navarone

#B9A584

Chino color link
Chino

#B8AD8A

Toi color link
Toi

#B7AD8B

Drought color link
Drought

#B8A88F

Putty color link
Putty

#BEAE8A

Soul color link
Soul

#C1A78B

Okey Dokey color link
Okey Dokey

#BCA184

Earthstone color link
Earthstone

#B5AF8B

Rustic Beige color link
Rustic Beige

#BBA084

#B9A888 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B9A888
  • RGB185, 168, 136
  • CMYK0, 7, 19, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 168, 136)
  • HSL39°, 26%, 63%
  • HSL Precise39.184°, 25.926%, 62.941%
  • HSV39°, 26%, 73%
  • HSB39°, 26%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.659, 0.533)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.659, 0.533, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.659, 0.533)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB9A888
  • DECIMAL ID12167304
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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