Color Name
Redwood*
Hex Color Code
#B15E55
RGB Color Code
RGB(177, 94, 85)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 46.9%, 52.0%, 30.6%
#B15E55 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is B15E55?

The RGB color code for color number #B15E55 is RGB(177, 94, 85). In the RGB color model, #B15E55 has a red value of 177, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 46.9% magenta, 52.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.9° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B15E55 has a hue of 5.9° (degrees), 52.0 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B15E55 is cool or warm?

Color B15E55 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B15E55? (For interior and product design)

B15E55 has an LRV of nearly 18. 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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#B15E55

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #B15E55 with dark and light Color




Is #B15E55 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B15E55 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 #B15E55 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 94, 85)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
94 (36.9%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
46.89%
Yellow
51.98%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(5.87deg, 37.1 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
5.87°
Saturation
37.10 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 96, 78)
Red
119 (46.6%)
Yellow
96 (37.6%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
5.87°
Saturation
51.98 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 5.87°

W: 33.33 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 23.77

Y : 18.01

Z : 10.82

YXY

Y1 : 18.01

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 63.14%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 18 %

Munsell Color System

8R 4.8/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 49.51

A : 32.68

B : 20.31

CIE-Lch

L : 49.51

C : 38.48

H : 31.86

CIE-Luv

L : 49.51

U : 60.21

V : 18.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.44

A : 25.74

B : 14.59






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B15E55

Here are the colors similar to B15E55. 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.

#A45A52 Color
Redwood
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B94E48 Color
Deep Chestnut
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#B94E48 Color
Deep Indian Red
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#A55353 Color
Middle Red Purple
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B15E55.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B15E55.

#AB5C57 Color
PANTONE 7523 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B05B4D Color
PANTONE 10158 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#AE534C Color
PANTONE 8444 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AE6960 Color
PANTONE 4039 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B15E55.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B15E55.

#CB5952 Color
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#A1514D Color
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#A66F67 Color
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B15E55.

#CB555D Color
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#CF6955 Color
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B15E55

Here are the paint colors similar to B15E55. 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

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to Dunn-Edwards



Benjamin Moore

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to Benjamin Moore



PPG Paints

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to PPG Paints



Sherwin Williams

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to Sherwin Williams

#A85E53 Color
Foxy (SW 6333)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B3675D Color
Henna Shade (SW 6326)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#A0584F Color
Bold Brick (SW 6327)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to Behr



Valspar

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to Valspar

#A95849 Color
Caliente (M104)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A45B4C Color
Trolley Dash (P006)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#A05D57 Color
Savannah Red (1008-7B)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#A9695B Color
Pajarito Red (2001-7B)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B15E55 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B15E55 to Farrow & Ball

#A3574D Color
Terre d' Egypte (247)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B0504B Color
Blazer (212)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A6675A Color
Book Room Red (50)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A75346 Color
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#B15E55 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



B15E55
Redwood*

55A8B1
Cadet 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 #B15E55?

Color that best contrast with #B15E55 is #55A8B1, color name is Cadet 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 #B15E55?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B15E55 is #55A8B1, color name is Cadet Blue*.





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