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What color is B0A197?

The RGB color code for color number #B0A197 is RGB(176, 161, 151). In the RGB color model, #B0A197 has a red value of 176, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.5% magenta, 14.2% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B0A197 has a hue of 24° (degrees), 14.2 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.



Color B0A197 is cool or warm?

Color B0A197 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B0A197? (For interior and product design)

B0A197 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

#B0A197

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B0A197 with dark and light Color




Is #B0A197 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B0A197 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


HEX #B0A197 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(176, 161, 151)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.52%
Yellow
14.20%
Key
30.98%

HSL

HSL(24deg, 13.7 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
24°
Saturation
13.66 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 79, 63)
Red
50 (19.7%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24°
Saturation
14.20 %.
Brightness / Value
69.02 %.

HWB

H: 24°

W: 59.22 %

B: 30.98 %

XYZ

X : 36.24

Y : 36.95

Z : 34.5

YXY

Y1 : 36.95

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.98%

M : 36.86%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 37 %

Munsell Color System

1Y 6.6/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.24

A : 3.75

B : 7.17

CIE-Lch

L : 67.24

C : 8.09

H : 62.43

CIE-Luv

L : 67.24

U : 9.61

V : 9.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.79

A : 0.02

B : 8.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B0A197


Here are the colors similar to B0A197. 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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B0A197.


#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B0A197.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B0A197.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B0A197.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B0A197.


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B0A197


Here are the paint colors similar to B0A197. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B0A197 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B0A197 to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B0A197 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B0A197 to PPG Paints


#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B1A89C
Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A99A89
Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color B0A197 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B0A197 to Behr


#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#A59789
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B0A197 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B0A197 to Dunn-Edwards


#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B0A197 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B0A197 to Valspar


#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B0A197 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B0A197 to Sherwin Williams


#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B0A197 color palettes and scheme combination


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



B0A197
Grullo*

97A6B0
Cadet 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 #B0A197?

Color that best contrast with #B0A197 is #97A6B0, color name is Cadet 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 #B0A197?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B0A197 is #97A6B0, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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