1. pinks
2. neutral-muteds
3. Buckwheat Mauve

Color Buckwheat Mauve pink (#b9a4b0):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Buckwheat Mauve pink (#b9a4b0):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
pinks

pinks Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Buckwheat Mauve / #b9a4b0

The HTML HEX code is #b9a4b0. The corresponding color name is "Buckwheat Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 164%, Blue (B): 176%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b9a4b0 has a hue of 326°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 326° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 41, Y: 40, Z: 47. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6731, U (chrominance) = 0.0084, and V (chrominance) = 0.0459.

The decimal value of the color is 12166320. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E4DCE1 for a 20% lighter version and #8A6A7D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9a4b0, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6085 Kelvin (6085K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9a4b0 is around 547.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Buckwheat Mauve (Hex: #b9a4b0): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Buckwheat Mauve (#b9a4b0) is a dusky, feminine color reminiscent of dried flowers or antique lace. This elegant shade evokes a sense of nostalgia, like a faded love note or old family photographs. It shares similarities with vintage textiles, such as Victorian-era lace curtains or delicate embroidered handkerchiefs. Buckwheat Mauve also brings to mind the soft petals of heirloom roses, gently kissed by the morning dew. Its subtle warmth and timeless allure make it an ideal choice for creating romantic or vintage-inspired designs.

Tints and Shades of #b9a4b0 HEX color (Buckwheat Mauve)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #b9a4b0, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EEE8EB
• #DCD2D8
• #CBBBC4
• #b9a4b0
• #8B7B84
• #5D5258
• #2E292C
• #000000

Tones of Buckwheat Mauve (#b9a4b0 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9a4b0, #a2969d is the less saturated color, while #b9a4b0 is the most saturated one.

• #a2969d
• #a899a2
• #ae9da6
• #b3a0ab
• #b9a4b0
• #645960
• #60535a
• #5b4c55
• #57464f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9a4b0;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9a4b0; }

.text {color:#b9a4b0;}

.background {background-color:#b9a4b0;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9a4b0;}