What color is Buff (20)?
The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Buff (20) is #B49D82, and the RGB color code is RGB(180, 157, 130).
In the RGB color model, Buff (20) has a red value of 180, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 130. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 27.8% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.4° (degrees), 25.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Buff (20) has a hue of 32.4° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.
Buff (20) is cool or warm?
The color Buff (20) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Buff (20)? (For interior and product design)
Buff (20) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Buff (20)
Light Color
Compare LRV 35 of Buff (20) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 35 puts Farrow & Ball Buff (20) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Buff (20) (Paint - Farrow & Ball) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
CMYK
HSL
HSL(32.4deg, 25.0 %, 60.8 %)
RYB
HSV/HSB
HWB
H: 32.4°
W: 50.98 %
B: 29.41 %
XYZ
X : 34.91
Y : 35.43
Z : 26.12
YXY
Y1 : 35.43
X : 0.36
Y2 : 0.37
CMY
C : 29.41%
M : 38.43%
Y : 49.02%
LRV
Munsell Color System
CIE-Lab
L : 66.08
A : 4.27
B : 17.25
CIE-Lch
L : 66.08
C : 17.77
H : 76.09
CIE-Luv
L : 66.08
U : 16.11
V : 22.55
Hunter-Lab
L : 59.52
A : 0.52
B : 15.65
Similar Colors and Paints
Named colors similar to Buff (20) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)
Here are the colors similar to Buff (20) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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Paint similar to Buff (20) (Paint - Farrow & Ball)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Buff (20) (Paint - Farrow & Ball). 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.
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Color Combinations
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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 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.
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Complementary / Opposite Color
B49D82
Buff (20)
8299B4
Shadow Blue*
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 Farrow & Ball Buff (20) - #B49D82?
Color that best contrast with Farrow & Ball Buff (20) - #B49D82 is #8299B4,
color name is Shadow Blue*
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 Farrow & Ball Buff (20) - #B49D82?
Complementary or Opposite color for Farrow & Ball Buff (20) - #B49D82 is #8299B4,
color name is Shadow Blue*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Farrow & Ball Buff (20) - #B49D82 Color Images and Patterns
