Grayish Yellow

The color #B9BCA8 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 188, 168 and HSL values of 69°, 13%, 70%.

Color Values for #B9BCA8

Below are the different color format representations for #B9BCA8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B9BCA8
RGB:
rgb(185,188,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,13%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 11%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9BCA8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9BCA8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 73.7%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #B9BCA8

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 #B9BCA8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9BCA8

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

Complementary Colors for #B9BCA8

The complementary color for #B9BCA8 is #ACA9BC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9BCA8

The analogous colors for #B9BCA8 are #BCB5A9 and #B0BCA9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9BCA8

The triadic colors for #B9BCA8 are #A9B9BC and #BCA9B9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9BCA8

These are the darker variations of #B9BCA8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #949686 and #6F7165. This progression shows how #B9BCA8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9BCA8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7C9B9 and #D5D7CB. This progression shows how #B9BCA8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9BCA8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9BCA8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9BCA8

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9BCA8 in their visual identity.

#B9BCA8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9BCA8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9BCA8 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 185, 188, 168 and HSL values of 69°, 13%, 70%.

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