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HEX B18A65 - #B18A65, RGB(177,138,101) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #B18A65
RGB Color Code: RGB(177, 138, 101)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.0%, 42.9%, 30.6%



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What color is B18A65?

The RGB color code for color number #B18A65 is RGB(177, 138, 101). In the RGB color model, #B18A65 has a red value of 177, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 101. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.0% magenta, 42.9% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B18A65 has a hue of 29.2° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B18A65 is cool or warm?

Color B18A65 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B18A65? (For interior and product design)

B18A65 has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#B18A65

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #B18A65 with dark and light Color




Is #B18A65 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B18A65 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 #B18A65 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 138, 101)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
101 (39.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.03%
Yellow
42.94%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(29.21deg, 32.8 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
29.21°
Saturation
32.76 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 106, 67)
Red
81 (31.6%)
Yellow
106 (41.5%)
Blue
67 (26.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.21°
Saturation
42.94 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 29.21°

W: 39.61 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 29.57

Y : 28.46

Z : 16.25

YXY

Y1 : 28.46

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 45.88%

Y : 60.39%


LRV

~ 28.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.9YR 5.9/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 60.31

A : 9.89

B : 25.48

CIE-Lch

L : 60.31

C : 27.33

H : 68.78

CIE-Luv

L : 60.31

U : 28.42

V : 30.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.35

A : 5.57

B : 19.29






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B18A65

Here are the colors similar to B18A65. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B18A65.

#B4875E
PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B18A65.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B18A65.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B18A65.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B18A65.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B18A65

Here are the paint colors similar to B18A65. 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 B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to PPG Paints

#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#B08A61
Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BA8F68
Tropical Tan (PPG1080-5)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to Dunn-Edwards

#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to Valspar

#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#BA8C64
Grizzly (8003-17E)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B58A6B
Cinnamon Scone (V085-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to Behr

#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#AE8D6B
River Road (N270-5)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#B89068
Almond Roca (S260-5)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B49073
Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to Sherwin Williams

#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to Benjamin Moore

#B6906B
Autumn Leaf (1131)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#BA8D65
Harbor Highlands Tan (1139)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#AA896A
Jackson Tan (HC-46)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#AE8157
Warm Apple Crisp (1091)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B18A65 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B18A65 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 9.58 (90.4% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 10.35 (89.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 10.35 (89.7% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 12.05 (88.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B18A65 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



B18A65
Light Taupe*

658CB1
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #B18A65?

Color that best contrast with #B18A65 is #658CB1, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #B18A65?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B18A65 is #658CB1, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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