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#b9b9b9 Hex Color Code

#b9b9b9 Paint ChipThe hexadecimal color code #b9b9b9 is a medium light shade of gray. In the RGB color model #b9b9b9 is comprised of 72.55% red, 72.55% green and 72.55% blue. In the HSL color space #b9b9b9 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0% saturation and 73% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 0 nm. This color is used in the Idaho flag and Tuscany flag.

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Monochromatic Colors

  1. #969696
  2. #a1a1a1
  3. #adadad
  4. #b9b9b9
  5. #c5c5c5
  6. #d1d1d1
  7. #dedede

Tints and Shades

#b9b9b9 to white

  1. #b9b9b9
  2. #c4c4c4
  3. #d0d0d0
  4. #dbdbdb
  5. #e7e7e7
  6. #f3f3f3
  7. #ffffff / #fff

#b9b9b9 to black

  1. #b9b9b9
  2. #979797
  3. #777777 / #777
  4. #585858
  5. #3b3b3b
  6. #212121
  7. #000000 / #000

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Similar Paints

  1. Taubmans

    ★ Kings Landing / T12 38.C12
    #b7b7b8
    ΔE = 0.890 / LRV ≈ 47.4%

  2. Teknos

    ★ GBI047
    #b8bab9
    ΔE = 0.940 / LRV ≈ 48.8%

  3. Albany Paint

    ★ Seal
    #b9b9bb
    ΔE = 1.079 / LRV ≈ 48.6%

  4. Cloverdale Paint

    ★ Pashmina / 8234
    #bbb8b8
    ΔE = 1.124 / LRV ≈ 48.3%

  5. Rodda Paint

    ★ Pashmina 8234
    #bbb8b8
    ΔE = 1.124 / LRV ≈ 48.3%

  6. Marston & Langinger

    ★ Wood Ash
    #bababc
    ΔE = 1.155 / LRV ≈ 49.2%

  7. Resene

    ★ Surrender N80-002-228
    #b5b7b7
    ΔE = 1.157 / LRV ≈ 47.1%

  8. ICI Paints

    ★ Veil 00NN 53/000
    #b8b8b6
    ΔE = 1.157 / LRV ≈ 47.8%

  9. Ralph Lauren

    ★ Willow / RLVM270
    #b9b8b6
    ΔE = 1.187 / LRV ≈ 48.0%

  10. Sigma

    ★ Warm Red / 1306 B
    #bab7b7
    ΔE = 1.223 / LRV ≈ 47.7%

  11. Flügger

    ★ Neutral Grey 5 (IN-714)
    #b7b7b5
    ΔE = 1.336 / LRV ≈ 47.3%

  12. 1829

    ★ Nickel
    #b5b6b5
    ΔE = 1.374 / LRV ≈ 46.6%

  13. JPMA

    ★ EN-75
    #bdbdbd
    ΔE = 1.463 / LRV ≈ 50.9%

  14. Reaper Master

    ★ Weathered Stone (9087)
    #b5b5b5
    ΔE = 1.468 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  15. Old Citadel

    ★ Fortress Grey
    #b5b5b5
    ΔE = 1.468 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  16. Rackham

    ★ Sharp Gray (43)
    #b5b5b5
    ΔE = 1.468 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  17. Vallejo Game Color

    ★ Stonewall Grey (049)
    #b5b5b5
    ΔE = 1.468 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  18. Vallejo Model Color

    ★ Pale Grey Blue (907)
    #b5b5b5
    ΔE = 1.468 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  19. Kelly-Moore

    ★ Platinum Plate / KM3820-1
    #b7b6b4
    ΔE = 1.566 / LRV ≈ 46.8%

  20. Valspar Paint

    ★ Woodlawn Silver Brook
    #bbbdbc
    ΔE = 1.577 / LRV ≈ 50.6%

  21. Caran d'Ache

    ★ 802 French Gray 10%
    #bdbdbe
    ΔE = 1.583 / LRV ≈ 50.9%

  22. Coronado Paint

    ★ 8290 - Prairie Smoke
    #b6b9b7
    ΔE = 1.586 / LRV ≈ 48.1%

  23. Toyo Ink

    ★ CF11022
    #babcbe
    ΔE = 1.632 / LRV ≈ 50.1%

  24. Scib Paints

    ★ Pashmina / 8234
    #bbb7b8
    ΔE = 1.636 / LRV ≈ 47.9%

  25. Vista Paint

    ★ Pashmina
    #bbb7b8
    ΔE = 1.636 / LRV ≈ 47.9%

  26. Berger

    ★ Pashmina / 8234
    #bbb7b8
    ΔE = 1.636 / LRV ≈ 47.9%

  27. Colortrend

    ★ 0532
    #babab7
    ΔE = 1.640 / LRV ≈ 49.0%

  28. Diamond Vogel

    ★ Rand Moon / 0532
    #babab7
    ΔE = 1.640 / LRV ≈ 49.0%

  29. Chrysler

    ★ Bright Silver Quartz
    #bab7b5
    ΔE = 1.643 / LRV ≈ 47.6%

  30. ECOS Paints

    ★ Marseilles (0525)
    #babdbd
    ΔE = 1.654 / LRV ≈ 50.5%

  31. Jedynka

    ★ Hamuszürke
    #b8bcbc
    ΔE = 1.670 / LRV ≈ 49.8%

  32. ProMarker

    ★ Ice Grey 3
    #bab9bc
    ΔE = 1.670 / LRV ≈ 48.8%

  33. Porter Paints

    ★ Gray Stone / 517-4
    #b9b8b5
    ΔE = 1.696 / LRV ≈ 47.9%

  34. Levis

    ★ Dolphin Touch
    #bebcba
    ΔE = 1.769 / LRV ≈ 50.5%

  35. CIL

    ★ Veil
    #bdbdbb
    ΔE = 1.772 / LRV ≈ 50.8%

  36. Focoltone

    ★ 2250
    #b8babd
    ΔE = 1.788 / LRV ≈ 49.0%

  37. Limestrong

    ★ Slate Shade B
    #b5b9bb
    ΔE = 1.826 / LRV ≈ 48.1%

  38. Nerolac

    ★ Chinchilla Fur - 2948
    #b4b9b9
    ΔE = 1.882 / LRV ≈ 47.9%

  39. Jotun

    ★ 4456 / Idyll (Sil.em. Mellomgrå Base)
    #bdbebf
    ΔE = 1.890 / LRV ≈ 51.4%

  40. Model Master

    ★ Model Master 1406
    #b3b7b6
    ΔE = 1.911 / LRV ≈ 46.8%

  41. Fired Earth

    ★ Key Chain
    #bfbebe
    ΔE = 1.940 / LRV ≈ 51.6%

  42. Ford

    ★ Gray
    #b5b6b3
    ΔE = 2.089 / LRV ≈ 46.5%

  43. California Paints

    ★ DE 6381 - Silver Bullet
    #b6b5b8
    ΔE = 2.122 / LRV ≈ 46.5%

  44. Ressource Peintures

    ★ SC219
    #b2b6b5
    ΔE = 2.140 / LRV ≈ 46.3%

  45. Laura Ashley

    ★ 41-8 Rag Rug
    #babebd
    ΔE = 2.170 / LRV ≈ 50.9%

  46. Beckers

    ★ Klippa 508 / S 2500-N
    #bfbfbf
    ΔE = 2.192 / LRV ≈ 52.1%

  47. Johnstone's Paint

    ★ Manhattan Grey
    #b4baba
    ΔE = 2.208 / LRV ≈ 48.4%

  48. Devoe Paint

    ★ Cosmic Sea / 10RB 47/036
    #b8b4b3
    ΔE = 2.217 / LRV ≈ 46.1%

  49. Natural Color System / NCS

    ★ S 2502-B
    #b5b3b2
    ΔE = 2.268 / LRV ≈ 45.3%

  50. PPG Pittsburgh Paints

    Gray Stone / PPG1009-4
    #b7b9b5
    ΔE = 2.305 / LRV ≈ 48.1%

  51. Olympic

    Silver Bells D44-3
    #b6b3b4
    ΔE = 2.309 / LRV ≈ 45.5%

  52. Comex

    Aluminio 33-20
    #b8bcbf
    ΔE = 2.327 / LRV ≈ 49.9%

  53. TRUMATCH

    21-g6
    #b1b5b4
    ΔE = 2.404 / LRV ≈ 45.7%

  54. General Paint

    Elephant / CL 3163W
    #b1b6b7
    ΔE = 2.406 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  55. Homebase

    Dove Grey
    #b4b9bc
    ΔE = 2.441 / LRV ≈ 48.0%

  56. Tikkurila

    J499
    #bbbebb
    ΔE = 2.485 / LRV ≈ 51.0%

  57. Alcro

    Silver
    #b1b3b4
    ΔE = 2.506 / LRV ≈ 44.9%

  58. Sico

    6181-31 Eskimo
    #bfb9b7
    ΔE = 2.518 / LRV ≈ 49.2%

  59. Matthews Paint

    Causeway Stone / 14128
    #bbb5b4
    ΔE = 2.524 / LRV ≈ 46.9%

  60. GM / General Motors

    Argent
    #c0c0c0
    ΔE = 2.556 / LRV ≈ 52.7%

  61. Australian Standard AS2700

    B44 Light Grey Blue
    #c0c0c0
    ΔE = 2.556 / LRV ≈ 52.7%

  62. Federal Standard

    Federal Standard 36463
    #b1b3b2
    ΔE = 2.562 / LRV ≈ 44.8%

  63. Aerospace Material Specification

    AMS-STD 595 36463 Gray
    #b1b3b2
    ΔE = 2.562 / LRV ≈ 44.8%

  64. McCormick Paints

    452 Flintstone
    #b4b2b1
    ΔE = 2.610 / LRV ≈ 44.7%

  65. Audi

    Lotusgrau Metallic / LX7Q
    #b4b2b1
    ΔE = 2.610 / LRV ≈ 44.7%

  66. Sikkens

    BN.01.71
    #c2bebd
    ΔE = 2.635 / LRV ≈ 52.0%

  67. Pratt & Lambert

    Gig's Grey 28-26
    #bfbfbc
    ΔE = 2.655 / LRV ≈ 52.0%

  68. Dacia

    Alb Alpin White / QNA
    #b2b6b3
    ΔE = 2.672 / LRV ≈ 46.2%

  69. Abet Laminati

    Grigio Perla 475
    #b8bdc0
    ΔE = 2.677 / LRV ≈ 50.4%

  70. AMC

    Seamist Gray
    #b9bab5
    ΔE = 2.726 / LRV ≈ 48.8%

  71. Testors

    Testors 1181
    #bdc0c2
    ΔE = 2.823 / LRV ≈ 52.4%

  72. Frenchic Paint

    Grey Pebble
    #c0c1c1
    ΔE = 2.866 / LRV ≈ 53.2%

  73. Apple Barrel

    Granite Gray / 21392
    #c1c1c1
    ΔE = 2.919 / LRV ≈ 53.3%

  74. Vallejo

    Vallejo 70.997 #171
    #b4bcbb
    ΔE = 3.028 / LRV ≈ 49.3%

  75. Mylands of London

    Silver
    #b8bdc1
    ΔE = 3.033 / LRV ≈ 50.4%

  76. Evonik-Degussa

    4211P Graycloth
    #bbc0c2
    ΔE = 3.060 / LRV ≈ 52.2%

  77. Craig & Rose

    Sir Thomas Grey
    #bfc1c3
    ΔE = 3.098 / LRV ≈ 53.2%

  78. Setra Evo

    Arktisweiss / KS 4272
    #afb6b5
    ΔE = 3.130 / LRV ≈ 45.9%

  79. Duron

    Magnetic Gray
    #b4b6b1
    ΔE = 3.137 / LRV ≈ 46.3%

  80. Little Greene

    Bone China Blue Deep
    #b0b5b2
    ΔE = 3.152 / LRV ≈ 45.5%

  81. Volvo

    Athenian White / DMC-08F
    #afb5b3
    ΔE = 3.184 / LRV ≈ 45.4%

  82. ISOMAT

    IST 030-02
    #b1b2af
    ΔE = 3.204 / LRV ≈ 44.3%

  83. Tollens

    T2151-3
    #b6b2af
    ΔE = 3.214 / LRV ≈ 44.9%

  84. LDV

    Ice White / N3NC
    #b6bebd
    ΔE = 3.216 / LRV ≈ 50.4%

  85. Hummer

    Athenian White / 40U
    #b1b8b5
    ΔE = 3.231 / LRV ≈ 47.0%

  86. Bristol

    Windsor / P223-N4
    #b1b4b0
    ΔE = 3.279 / LRV ≈ 45.1%

  87. New Look

    Classic Hits / B12-05
    #afb5b8
    ΔE = 3.283 / LRV ≈ 45.6%

  88. Sto

    33135
    #c4bebc
    ΔE = 3.339 / LRV ≈ 52.2%

  89. Dunn-Edwards

    Crestline / 1144
    #b4bcbf
    ΔE = 3.349 / LRV ≈ 49.4%

  90. Kansai Paint

    Cloudy Grey
    #afb6b9
    ΔE = 3.387 / LRV ≈ 46.1%

  91. Graham & Brown

    Asian Spirit
    #b7b4af
    ΔE = 3.396 / LRV ≈ 45.8%

  92. Crown Paint

    Lilac Touch
    #c4bec0
    ΔE = 3.413 / LRV ≈ 52.4%

  93. Earthborn

    Nellie
    #aeb6b7
    ΔE = 3.422 / LRV ≈ 45.9%

  94. Behr

    True Silver RAH-12
    #b1b1ae
    ΔE = 3.433 / LRV ≈ 43.8%

  95. Crown Diamond

    7357-31 Forgotten Myth
    #c2bec2
    ΔE = 3.446 / LRV ≈ 52.2%

  96. Coo-Var

    Grey / Light Grey / Stirling Grey
    #b1b0ae
    ΔE = 3.481 / LRV ≈ 43.5%

  97. Bmc Sanayi

    Arcticweiss / MB 9147
    #aeb6b8
    ΔE = 3.522 / LRV ≈ 45.9%

  98. British Standard

    BS 4800 00 A 05 - Goose grey / Sea mist / Goosewing
    #b0b0ae
    ΔE = 3.537 / LRV ≈ 43.3%

  99. Clark+Kensington

    Outdoor Café / 1064
    #b0b6b2
    ΔE = 3.549 / LRV ≈ 45.9%

  100. KILZ

    Warm Ashes / H801
    #b4b5af
    ΔE = 3.688 / LRV ≈ 45.8%

  101. CHROMATIC

    0953-Gris Bangkok - Dorval-CH2
    #bab2b4
    ΔE = 3.709 / LRV ≈ 45.6%

  102. Benjamin Moore

    After The Rain / 1452
    #c1b9bd
    ΔE = 3.755 / LRV ≈ 49.7%

  103. Dutch Boy

    Empire State
    #adb1af
    ΔE = 3.795 / LRV ≈ 43.4%

  104. Pantone / PMS

    Cool Grey 6
    #b5b0ad
    ΔE = 3.890 / LRV ≈ 43.9%

  105. Dulux Australia

    Silver Illusion / D8
    #bcb9b2
    ΔE = 3.925 / LRV ≈ 48.6%

  106. Rolls Royce

    Arctic White / S13
    #b7bfbb
    ΔE = 3.958 / LRV ≈ 50.9%

  107. Wattyl

    Texas Stone / A21W
    #c5c3c1
    ΔE = 3.965 / LRV ≈ 54.8%

  108. Tata

    Poly Arctic White / 902
    #acb0af
    ΔE = 3.984 / LRV ≈ 42.9%

  109. Brillux

    75.01.12
    #b9bcb5
    ΔE = 3.996 / LRV ≈ 49.6%

  110. Colorhouse

    Metal .03
    #b5b8b1
    ΔE = 4.030 / LRV ≈ 47.3%

  111. Peintures MF

    Traînée d'étoiles
    #c6bfbc
    ΔE = 4.054 / LRV ≈ 52.9%

  112. Earthpaint

    5-39-2 Anastasia
    #c1c1c6
    ΔE = 4.058 / LRV ≈ 53.6%

  113. Para

    Millstream / 404B
    #c3b8b6
    ΔE = 4.299 / LRV ≈ 49.3%

  114. Ferrari

    Bianco / 666039
    #bdc4c4
    ΔE = 4.311 / LRV ≈ 54.3%

  115. Magnolia Home

    Loft / JG-83
    #c1c5c5
    ΔE = 4.319 / LRV ≈ 55.3%

  116. Saipa

    White / 1510
    #b8b9b1
    ΔE = 4.339 / LRV ≈ 48.1%

  117. Otokar

    Arcticwhite Mat / M151603
    #aeb9bc
    ΔE = 4.347 / LRV ≈ 47.3%

  118. Caparol

    2703-Y12R
    #b8b8b0
    ΔE = 4.350 / LRV ≈ 47.6%

  119. Paint & Paper Library

    Salt V
    #bcbab2
    ΔE = 4.373 / LRV ≈ 49.0%

  120. Dulux

    Found Fossil
    #bbb3ae
    ΔE = 4.395 / LRV ≈ 45.9%

  121. SAO

    Apollo White / ZZN
    #b9beb7
    ΔE = 4.398 / LRV ≈ 50.6%

  122. ZAZ

    Casablanca Weiss / 886421
    #bcc1bb
    ΔE = 4.423 / LRV ≈ 52.4%

  123. Geely

    Snow White / 208
    #b2b7b0
    ΔE = 4.437 / LRV ≈ 46.5%

  124. Asian Paints

    Pastel Grey / 9457
    #b6afac
    ΔE = 4.460 / LRV ≈ 43.6%

  125. Opulence

    Venetian Glamour
    #c0b5b8
    ΔE = 4.462 / LRV ≈ 47.7%

  126. Zoffany

    Flint Grey
    #c0c5c3
    ΔE = 4.477 / LRV ≈ 55.1%

  127. Designers Guild

    Graphite
    #b1b1ab
    ΔE = 4.497 / LRV ≈ 43.7%

  128. Glidden

    Flagstone / PPG1001-4
    #acadad
    ΔE = 4.518 / LRV ≈ 41.7%

  129. Smart

    Tridion Kristallweiss / CD5L
    #aab4b3
    ΔE = 4.567 / LRV ≈ 44.4%

  130. Sanderson

    Kent Grey
    #bebeb6
    ΔE = 4.584 / LRV ≈ 51.2%

  131. Brighto Paints

    5-29-3 Field Grey
    #b6c0bc
    ΔE = 4.604 / LRV ≈ 51.3%

  132. Probe

    Accuride White / ZMGA
    #b8bdb5
    ΔE = 4.785 / LRV ≈ 49.9%

  133. Plascon

    Daphnes Dream Y1-E2-3
    #c8c0bc
    ΔE = 4.789 / LRV ≈ 53.6%

  134. Pascol

    Warm Shadow PZ7140
    #c7c2bd
    ΔE = 4.804 / LRV ≈ 54.4%

  135. Lamborghini

    Bianco Cygnus / LY9H
    #b7b4ac
    ΔE = 4.817 / LRV ≈ 45.7%

  136. FolkArt

    Pale Gray / 6463
    #c5c6c8
    ΔE = 4.840 / LRV ≈ 56.4%

  137. Sherwin-Williams

    Fortitude - 9562
    #c6c5c1
    ΔE = 4.851 / LRV ≈ 55.8%

  138. Loop

    Boston / LP-353
    #c2c3c9
    ΔE = 4.925 / LRV ≈ 54.7%

  139. Mahindra

    Arctic White / 432
    #b7b9b0
    ΔE = 4.930 / LRV ≈ 47.9%

  140. Color Truck Guide

    Ce-Sa002.07
    #bdc2bb
    ΔE = 5.001 / LRV ≈ 53.0%

  141. Daewoo

    Galaxy White / GCB
    #c6c6c2
    ΔE = 5.095 / LRV ≈ 56.3%

  142. Tamiya

    Tamiya 80011,X11
    #c2c7c8
    ΔE = 5.101 / LRV ≈ 56.5%

  143. Nippon Paint

    Steel Sting / NP N 2007 P
    #b0bebe
    ΔE = 5.137 / LRV ≈ 49.8%

  144. RAL

    RAL 7038 / Agate Grey
    #b0b0a9
    ΔE = 5.167 / LRV ≈ 43.1%

Color Directory

#b9b9b9 HTML / CSS Code Examples

#b9b9b9 foreground

I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.

Vincent Van Gogh
<p style="color: #b9b9b9">…</p>

#b9b9b9 background

The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.

Auguste Rodin
<p style="background-color: #b9b9b9">…</p>

#b9b9b9 shadow

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

Dr Suess
<p style="text-shadow: 0.1em 0.1em 0.15em #b9b9b9">…</p>

Color Charts

Color Space Conversions

Decimal
12171705
Binary
10111001, 10111001, 10111001
Hexadecimal
#b9b9b9
LRV
≈ 48.5%
Closest short hex
#bbb ΔE = 0.732
RGB
rgb(185, 185, 185)
RGBA
rgba(185, 185, 185, 1.0)
rg chromaticity
r: 0.333, g: 0.333, b: 0.333
RYB
red: 72.549%, yellow: 72.549%, blue: 72.549%
Android / android.graphics.Color
-4605511 / 0xffb9b9b9
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 73%)
HSLA
hsla(0, 0%, 73%, 1.0)
HSV / HSB
hue: 0° (0.000), saturation: 0% (0.000), value: 73% (0.725)
HSP
hue: 0.000, saturation: 0.000%, perceived brightness: 72.549%
HSLuv (HUSL)
H: 146.356, S: 0.000, L: 75.149
Cubehelix
H: -120.000, S: 0.000, L: 0.725
TSL
T: 1.484, S: 0.000, L: 0.725
CMYK
cyan: 0% (0.000), magenta: 0% (0.000), yellow: 0% (0.000), key: 27% (0.275)
CMY
cyan: 27% (0.275), magenta: 27% (0.275), yellow: 27% (0.275)
XYZ
X: 46.112, Y: 48.515, Z: 52.825
xyY
x: 0.313, y: 0.329, Y: 48.515
CIELab
L: 75.149, a: -0.000, b: 0.000
CIELuv
L: 75.149, u: -0.000, v: 0.000
CIELCH / LCHab
L: 75.149, C: 0.000, H: 158.199
CIELUV / LCHuv
L: 75.149, C: 0.000, H: 146.356
Hunter-Lab
L: 69.653, a: -3.720, b: 3.791
CIECAM02
J: 67.437, C: 1.822, h: 210.927, Q: 161.793, M: 1.594, s: 9.924, H: 267.799
OSA-UCS
lightness: -10.081, jaune: -0.165, green: 0.285
LMS
L: 46.054, M: 50.232, S: 52.746
YCbCr
Y: 174.915, Cb: 128.000, Cr: 128.000
YCoCg
Y: 185.000, Cg: 0.000, Co: 46.250
YDbDr
Y: 185.000, Db: 0.000, Dr: 0.000
YPbPr
Y: 185.000, Pb: -0.000, Pr: -0.000
xvYCC
Y: 174.882, Cb: 128.000, Cr: 128.000
YIQ
Y: 185.000, I: -0.000, Q: -0.000
YUV
Y: 185.000, U: 0.002, V: 0.000
Okhsl
h: 89.876, s: 0.000, l: 0.751
Okhsv
h: 89.876. s: 0.000, v: 0.751
Okhwb
h: 89.876, w: 0.751, b: 0.249
Oklab
l: 0.786, a: 0.000, b: 0.000
Oklch
l: 0.786, c: 0.000, h: 89.876
Munsell Color System
10P 7/1 ΔE = 3.038
Brand Color
Heroku (light) ΔE = 11.241

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