Grayish Yellow

The color #B9BCAD is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 188, 173 and HSL values of 72°, 10%, 71%.

Color Values for #B9BCAD

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HEX:
#B9BCAD
RGB:
rgb(185,188,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,10%,71%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9BCAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9BCAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 73.7%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B9BCAD

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 #B9BCAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9BCAD

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

Complementary Colors for #B9BCAD

The complementary color for #B9BCAD is #B1AEBC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9BCAD

The analogous colors for #B9BCAD are #BCB8AE and #B2BCAE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9BCAD

The triadic colors for #B9BCAD are #AEB9BC and #BCAEB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9BCAD

These are the darker variations of #B9BCAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94968A and #6F7168. This progression shows how #B9BCAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9BCAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7C9BD and #D5D7CE. This progression shows how #B9BCAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9BCAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9BCAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B9BCAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9BCAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9BCAD is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 185, 188, 173 and HSL values of 72°, 10%, 71%.

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