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What color is B15551?

The RGB color code for color number #B15551 is RGB(177, 85, 81). In the RGB color model, #B15551 has a red value of 177, a green value of 85, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 52.0% magenta, 54.2% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 2.5° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B15551 has a hue of 2.5° (degrees), 54.2 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B15551 is cool or warm?

Color B15551 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B15551? (For interior and product design)

B15551 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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.



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#B15551

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #B15551 with dark and light Color




Is #B15551 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B15551 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 #B15551 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 85, 81)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
85 (33.3%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
51.98%
Yellow
54.24%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(2.5deg, 38.1 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
2.5°
Saturation
38.10 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 94, 80)
Red
128 (50.0%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
80 (31.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
2.5°
Saturation
54.24 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 2.5°

W: 31.76 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 22.87

Y : 16.44

Z : 9.75

YXY

Y1 : 16.44

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 66.67%

Y : 68.24%


LRV

~ 16.4 %

Munsell Color System

7R 4.6/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 47.54

A : 37.07

B : 20.07

CIE-Lch

L : 47.54

C : 42.16

H : 28.44

CIE-Luv

L : 47.54

U : 66.98

V : 16.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.54

A : 29.71

B : 14.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B15551


Here are the colors similar to B15551. 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.



#B94E48
Deep Chestnut
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B94E48
Deep Indian Red
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#A55353
Middle Red Purple
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#A45A52
Redwood
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B15551.


#AE534C
PANTONE 8444 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#AB5C57
PANTONE 7523 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#A45248
PANTONE 7524 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B05B4D
PANTONE 10158 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B15551.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B15551.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B15551.


#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B15551.


#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B15551


Here are the paint colors similar to B15551. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B15551 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B15551 to Sherwin Williams


#B74E4F
Enticing Red (SW 6600)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A85E53
Foxy (SW 6333)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B15551 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B15551 to Valspar


#AC4D4C
Deep Rose (2001-3A)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#AC545A
Cherry Kisses (V042-5)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A95849
Caliente (M104)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B15551 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B15551 to PPG Paints


#AB5959
Indian Paintbrush (PPG18-32)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AB6057
Pizza Pie (PPG1058-6)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B1635E
Sienna Red (PPG1057-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B15551 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B15551 to Dunn-Edwards


#B34B47
Lady in Red (DET 420)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B45F56
Redwood City (DE 5117)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#A65052
Red Rock (DE 5097)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A84A49
Pasadena Rose (DET 429)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B15551 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B15551 to Benjamin Moore


#BE4E4E
Rhubarb (2007-30)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B14C45
Rosy Apple (2006-30)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B25C50
Moroccan Spice (AF-285)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B15551 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B15551 to Behr


#A95657
Lingonberry Punch (M150-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B84F47
Cherry Red (HDC-MD-16)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A74E4A
Persimmon Red (HDC-CL-09)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B54E45
Raging Bull (M160-7)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B15551 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



B15551
Deep Chestnut*

51ADB1
Verdigris*


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 #B15551?

Color that best contrast with #B15551 is #51ADB1, color name is Verdigris*
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 #B15551?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B15551 is #51ADB1, color name is Verdigris*.





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