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What color is B16E21?

The RGB color code for color number #B16E21 is RGB(177, 110, 33). In the RGB color model, #B16E21 has a red value of 177, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.9% magenta, 81.4% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 68.6 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B16E21 has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 81.4 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B16E21 is cool or warm?

Color B16E21 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B16E21? (For interior and product design)

B16E21 has an LRV of nearly 21. 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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#B16E21

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #B16E21 with dark and light Color




Is #B16E21 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B16E21 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 #B16E21 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 110, 33)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.85%
Yellow
81.36%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(32.08deg, 68.6 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
32.08°
Saturation
68.57 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(130, 135, 66)
Red
130 (51.1%)
Yellow
135 (52.8%)
Blue
66 (25.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.08°
Saturation
81.36 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 32.08°

W: 12.94 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 23.98

Y : 20.61

Z : 4.15

YXY

Y1 : 20.61

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 56.86%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 20.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 5.1/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 52.52

A : 20.61

B : 50.81

CIE-Lch

L : 52.52

C : 54.83

H : 67.92

CIE-Luv

L : 52.52

U : 54.45

V : 46.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.4

A : 14.85

B : 26.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B16E21


Here are the colors similar to B16E21. 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.



#B56917
Tiger’s Eye
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B06500
Ginger
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B16E21.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B16E21.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B16E21.


#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#AF6D04
PANTONE 139 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B77729
PANTONE 7511 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B16E21.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B16E21.


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.75 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B16E21


Here are the paint colors similar to B16E21. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B16E21 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B16E21 to Valspar


#B2711C
Umbra (8002-20G)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#AC6B11
Sweet Mulled Cider (V050-5)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B77430
Hacienda del Sol (P048)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B6762B
Simply Sienna (V049-6)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B16E21 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B16E21 to Sherwin Williams


#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B16E21 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B16E21 to PPG Paints


#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B16E21 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B16E21 to Benjamin Moore


#C57626
Autumn Orange (2156-10)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B16E21 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B16E21 to Dunn-Edwards


#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B16E21 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B16E21 to Behr


#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B16E21 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



B16E21
Tiger’s Eye*

2164B1
Denim*


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 #B16E21?

Color that best contrast with #B16E21 is #2164B1, color name is Denim*
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 #B16E21?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B16E21 is #2164B1, color name is Denim*.





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