Red

The color #B9997E is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 153, 126 and HSL values of 27°, 30%, 61%.

Color Values for #B9997E

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HEX:
#B9997E
RGB:
rgb(185,153,126) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(27,30%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9997E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9997E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 60%
Blue: 49.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B9997E

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B9997E

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9997E

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B9997E

The complementary color for #B9997E is #7E9FB9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9997E

The analogous colors for #B9997E are #B97E81 and #B9B67E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9997E

The triadic colors for #B9997E are #7EB999 and #997EB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9997E

These are the darker variations of #B9997E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #947A65 and #6F5C4C. This progression shows how #B9997E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9997E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7AD98 and #D5C2B2. This progression shows how #B9997E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9997E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9997E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9997E

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9997E in their visual identity.

#B9997E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9997E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9997E is a red with RGB values of 185, 153, 126 and HSL values of 27°, 30%, 61%.

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