Grayish Yellow

The color #B9BCB1 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 188, 177 and HSL values of 76°, 8%, 72%.

Color Values for #B9BCB1

Below are the different color format representations for #B9BCB1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B9BCB1
RGB:
rgb(185,188,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(76,8%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9BCB1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9BCB1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 73.7%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B9BCB1

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 #B9BCB1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9BCB1

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

Complementary Colors for #B9BCB1

The complementary color for #B9BCB1 is #B5B2BD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9BCB1

The analogous colors for #B9BCB1 are #BDBBB2 and #B5BDB2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9BCB1

The triadic colors for #B9BCB1 are #B2BABD and #BDB2BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9BCB1

These are the darker variations of #B9BCB1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94968E and #6F716A. This progression shows how #B9BCB1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9BCB1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7C9C1 and #D5D7D0. This progression shows how #B9BCB1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9BCB1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9BCB1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9BCB1

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9BCB1 in their visual identity.

#B9BCB1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9BCB1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9BCB1 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 185, 188, 177 and HSL values of 76°, 8%, 72%.

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