#B9CA9F Hex Code
Color Name: Laurel Green
What is hex #B9CA9F Color?
The color name of hex code #B9CA9F is Laurel Green. The RGB values are (185, 202, 159) which means it is composed of
34% red, 37% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:0 Y:21 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9CA9F has a hue of 84°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #B9CA9F Color Codes
| Color Name | Laurel Green |
| RGB Values | (185, 202, 159) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 0%, 21%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (84°, 21%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #463560 [Jacarta] |
| Closest Pantone® | 579 C |
| Closest RAL | 6019 [Pastel green] |
| Complementary Color | #B09FCA [Light Pastel Purple] |
| #B9CA9F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B6B6B6 |
| Desaturated | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #B9CA9F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9CA9F is #B09FCA which is called Light Pastel Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9CA9F color is offered by #B09FCA. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B9CA9F are #A4CA9F and #CAC69F, called Eton Blue and Dark Vanilla, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9CA9F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B9CA9F are #9FA4CA (Blue Bell) and #C69FCA (Lilac). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#B9CA9F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9FB9CA (Wild Blue Yonder) and #CA9FB9 (Lilac) along with #B9CA9F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B9CA9F has #9FB9CA (Wild Blue Yonder), #B09FCA (Light Pastel Purple) and #CAB09F (Silver Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B9CA9F contains #9FCAC6 (Opal), #B09FCA (Light Pastel Purple) and #CA9FA4 (Tuscany). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #B9CA9F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9CA9F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B9CA9F Color
Tints
C7D5B2- CEDABC
- D5DFC5
- DCE5CF
- E3EAD9
- EAEFE2
- F1F4EC
- F8FAF5
Tones
- AEBB99
- A8B496
- A2AC93
- 9DA590
- 979E8C
- 919689
- 8B8F86
- 868783
Shades
- 94A27F
- 828D6F
- 6F795F
- 5D6550
- 4A5140
- 383D30
- 252820
- 131410
#B9CA9F Color Patterns
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#B9CA9F Gingham Checks
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#B9CA9F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B9CA9F Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9CA9F Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9CA9F Leaves Pattern
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#B9CA9F Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9CA9F Trellis Pattern
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#B9CA9F Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
