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HEX B17940 - #B17940, RGB(177,121,64) Color


Color Name: Copper*
Hex Color Code: #B17940
RGB Color Code: RGB(177, 121, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 31.6%, 63.8%, 30.6%



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What color is B17940?

The RGB color code for color number #B17940 is RGB(177, 121, 64). In the RGB color model, #B17940 has a red value of 177, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.6% magenta, 63.8% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.3° (degrees), 46.9 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B17940 has a hue of 30.3° (degrees), 63.8 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B17940 is cool or warm?

Color B17940 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B17940? (For interior and product design)

B17940 has an LRV of nearly 23. 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.



Dark Color

#B17940

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #B17940 with dark and light Color




Is #B17940 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B17940 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 #B17940 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 121, 64)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.64%
Yellow
63.84%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(30.27deg, 46.9 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
30.27°
Saturation
46.89 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(108, 122, 67)
Red
108 (42.2%)
Yellow
122 (47.8%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.27°
Saturation
63.84 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 30.27°

W: 25.10 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 25.89

Y : 23.39

Z : 8

YXY

Y1 : 23.39

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 52.55%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 23.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.9YR 5.4/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 55.47

A : 16.06

B : 39.46

CIE-Lch

L : 55.47

C : 42.6

H : 67.86

CIE-Luv

L : 55.47

U : 43.7

V : 41.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.37

A : 10.93

B : 24.05






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B17940

Here are the colors similar to B17940. 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.

#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#B56917
Tiger’s Eye
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B17940.

#AC7644
PANTONE 2314 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#AC723B
PANTONE 10133 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B77729
PANTONE 7511 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B17940.

#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B17940.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B17940.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B17940.



Paint color for Hex #B17940

Here are the paint colors similar to B17940. 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 B17940 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B17940 to Valspar

#AC783F
Vintage Lincoln (8002-19G)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B77430
Hacienda del Sol (P048)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BC7F3E
Amber Sienna (3003-5A)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B17940 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B17940 to Behr

#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#A67A4C
Butter Caramel (HDC-CL-18A)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B58355
Roasted Cashew (S250-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B17940 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B17940 to PPG Paints

#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B27D50
Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B17940 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B17940 to Sherwin Williams

#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B17940 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B17940 to Dunn-Edwards

#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B17940 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B17940 to Benjamin Moore

#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BD7D48
English Ochre (CW-290)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C57B3A
Golden Dunes (2157-10)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B17940 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B17940 to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 13.82 (86.2% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 15.05 (84.9% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 15.49 (84.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.56 (83.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B17940 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



B17940
Copper*

4078B1
Bice 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 #B17940?

Color that best contrast with #B17940 is #4078B1, color name is Bice 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 #B17940?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B17940 is #4078B1, color name is Bice Blue*.





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