Grayish Yellow

The color #B9BEAE is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 190, 174 and HSL values of 79°, 11%, 71%.

Color Values for #B9BEAE

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HEX:
#B9BEAE
RGB:
rgb(185,190,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(79,11%,71%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9BEAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9BEAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 74.5%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B9BEAE

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 #B9BEAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9BEAE

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

Complementary Colors for #B9BEAE

The complementary color for #B9BEAE is #B2ADBD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9BEAE

The analogous colors for #B9BEAE are #BDBAAD and #B0BDAD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9BEAE

The triadic colors for #B9BEAE are #ADB8BD and #BDADB8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9BEAE

These are the darker variations of #B9BEAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94988B and #6F7268. This progression shows how #B9BEAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9BEAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7CBBE and #D5D8CE. This progression shows how #B9BEAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9BEAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9BEAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9BEAE

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#B9BEAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9BEAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9BEAE is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 185, 190, 174 and HSL values of 79°, 11%, 71%.

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