Grayish Red

The color #B9A79C is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 167, 156 and HSL values of 23°, 17%, 67%.

Color Values for #B9A79C

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HEX:
#B9A79C
RGB:
rgb(185,167,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(23,17%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9A79C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9A79C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 65.5%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B9A79C

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 #B9A79C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9A79C

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

Complementary Colors for #B9A79C

The complementary color for #B9A79C is #9DAEB9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9A79C

The analogous colors for #B9A79C are #B99DA0 and #B9B69D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9A79C

The triadic colors for #B9A79C are #9DB9A8 and #A89DB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9A79C

These are the darker variations of #B9A79C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94867D and #6F645E. This progression shows how #B9A79C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9A79C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7B9B0 and #D5CAC4. This progression shows how #B9A79C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9A79C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9A79C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B9A79C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9A79C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9A79C is a grayish red with RGB values of 185, 167, 156 and HSL values of 23°, 17%, 67%.

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