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BS 12-B-19 - Beige British Standard 4800 Color


Color Name: BS 12-B-19 - Beige
Hex Color Code: #B8B7A8
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 183, 168)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.5%, 8.7%, 27.8%





About BS 12-B-19 - Beige color - its meaning and example


What color is BS 12-B-19 - Beige?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for BS 12-B-19 - Beige is #B8B7A8, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 183, 168).

In the RGB color model, BS 12-B-19 - Beige has a red value of 184, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 8.7% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.2° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, BS 12-B-19 - Beige has a hue of 56.2° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



BS 12-B-19 - Beige is cool or warm?

The color BS 12-B-19 - Beige is a warm color.



What is the LRV of BS 12-B-19 - Beige? (For interior and product design)

BS 12-B-19 - Beige has an LRV of nearly 47. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

BS 12-B-19 - Beige

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of BS 12-B-19 - Beige with dark and light Color





Is BS 12-B-19 - Beige Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BS 12-B-19 - Beige meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


BS 12-B-19 - Beige (CMS - British Standard 4800) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 183, 168)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.54%
Yellow
8.70%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(56.25deg, 10.1 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
56.25°
Saturation
10.13 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 71, 52)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
71 (27.9%)
Blue
52 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.25°
Saturation
8.70 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 56.25°

W: 65.88 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 43.77

Y : 46.88

Z : 43.79

YXY

Y1 : 46.88

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 28.24%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 46.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.8GY 7.3/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 74.12

A : -2.32

B : 7.75

CIE-Lch

L : 74.12

C : 8.09

H : 106.67

CIE-Luv

L : 74.12

U : 1.42

V : 11.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.47

A : -5.73

B : 10.01






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to BS 12-B-19 - Beige (CMS - British Standard 4800)


Here are the colors similar to BS 12-B-19 - Beige (CMS - British Standard 4800). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to British Standard 4800




Pantone PMS


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Pantone PMS


#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to RAL Design







Paint similar to BS 12-B-19 - Beige (CMS - British Standard 4800)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to BS 12-B-19 - Beige (CMS - British Standard 4800). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Dunn-Edwards


#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Sherwin Williams


#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Behr


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Behr


#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)





PPG Paints


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to PPG Paints


#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#BEC4B7
Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B0B8AE
Misted Green (2138-50)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


BS 12-B-19 - Beige similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of BS 12-B-19 - Beige to Valspar


#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more BS 12-B-19 - Beige - #B8B7A8 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige

A8A9B8
Lavender Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of BS 12-B-19 - Beige - #B8B7A8?

Color that best contrast with BS 12-B-19 - Beige - #B8B7A8 is #A8A9B8, color name is Lavender Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments BS 12-B-19 - Beige - #B8B7A8?

Complementary or Opposite color for BS 12-B-19 - Beige - #B8B7A8 is #A8A9B8, color name is Lavender Gray*.






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