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What color is B17974?

The RGB color code for color number #B17974 is RGB(177, 121, 116). In the RGB color model, #B17974 has a red value of 177, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.6% magenta, 34.5% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.9° (degrees), 28.1 % saturation, and 57.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B17974 has a hue of 4.9° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B17974 is cool or warm?

Color B17974 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B17974? (For interior and product design)

B17974 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

#B17974

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #B17974 with dark and light Color




Is #B17974 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B17974 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 #B17974 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 121, 116)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.64%
Yellow
34.46%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(4.92deg, 28.1 %, 57.5 %)

Hue
4.92°
Saturation
28.11 %.
Lightness
57.45 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 89, 74)
Red
86 (33.8%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
74 (29.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.92°
Saturation
34.46 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 4.92°

W: 45.49 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 28.12

Y : 24.28

Z : 19.73

YXY

Y1 : 24.28

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 52.55%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 24.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.2R 5.5/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 56.37

A : 21.23

B : 11.6

CIE-Lch

L : 56.37

C : 24.2

H : 28.66

CIE-Luv

L : 56.37

U : 37.57

V : 11.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.28

A : 15.63

B : 10.76






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B17974


Here are the colors similar to B17974. 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.



#B57170
Marsala
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B17974.


#B57D77
PANTONE 4037 C
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#B0776C
PANTONE 10156 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B17368
PANTONE 4038 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A46E6E
PANTONE 8442 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B17974.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B17974.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B17974.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B17974.


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B17974


Here are the paint colors similar to B17974. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B17974 to PPG Paints


#B57770
Earth Rose (PPG1056-5)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#AD7D76
Ferris Wheel (PPG1059-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#AD7171
Horizon Glow (PPG1052-5)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B17974 to Behr


#B07473
Red Gerbera (S140-5)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B67B71
Heirloom (PPU2-10)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AD756B
Hot Chili (S160-5)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#A4746E
Autumn Russet (MQ1-17)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B17974 to Sherwin Williams


#AB7878
Salon Rose (SW 0061)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BF796E
Coral Clay (SW 9005)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#A87376
Carley's Rose (SW 9002)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B17974 to Valspar


#BA7F78
New Haven Rose (1008-7C)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#C0827B
Ceremonial Ochre (V080-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BC7B7E
Romantic Rose (1008-5C)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#AB7378
Taffeta Darling (V079-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B17974 to Benjamin Moore


#A97169
Texas Rose (2092-40)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B17376
Burgundy Rose (1280)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#BC746B
Badlands (1293)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B36F67
Red River Clay (2091-40)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B17974 to Dunn-Edwards


#A87678
Handmade Red (DE 6026)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#C8756D
Rouge (DE 5116)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B7737D
Hollyhock Bloom (DET 417)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B17974 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B17974 to Farrow & Ball


#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 14.47 (85.5% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 17.30 (82.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B17974 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



B17974
Marsala*

74ACB1
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 #B17974?

Color that best contrast with #B17974 is #74ACB1, 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 #B17974?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B17974 is #74ACB1, color name is Cadet Blue*.





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