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What color is B18A77?

The RGB color code for color number #B18A77 is RGB(177, 138, 119). In the RGB color model, #B18A77 has a red value of 177, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.0% magenta, 32.8% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.7° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B18A77 has a hue of 19.7° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B18A77 is cool or warm?

Color B18A77 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B18A77? (For interior and product design)

B18A77 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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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#B18A77

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B18A77 with dark and light Color




Is #B18A77 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B18A77 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 #B18A77 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 138, 119)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
119 (46.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.03%
Yellow
32.77%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(19.66deg, 27.1 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
19.66°
Saturation
27.10 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 94, 69)
Red
74 (29.1%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
69 (26.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.66°
Saturation
32.77 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 19.66°

W: 46.67 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 30.55

Y : 28.86

Z : 21.41

YXY

Y1 : 28.86

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 45.88%

Y : 53.33%


LRV

~ 28.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.9YR 5.9/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 60.65

A : 12.09

B : 15.86

CIE-Lch

L : 60.65

C : 19.94

H : 52.67

CIE-Luv

L : 60.65

U : 26.62

V : 18.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.72

A : 7.51

B : 13.97






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B18A77


Here are the colors similar to B18A77. 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 - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B18A77.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B18A77.


#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#AA8066
PANTONE 479 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B18A77.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B18A77.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B18A77.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B18A77


Here are the paint colors similar to B18A77. 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 B18A77 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B18A77 to Valspar


#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B18A77 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B18A77 to Behr


#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#A8816F
Cocoa Nutmeg (S190-5)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B18A77 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B18A77 to Dunn-Edwards


#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B18A77 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B18A77 to Sherwin Williams


#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B18A77 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B18A77 to PPG Paints


#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B18A77 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B18A77 to Benjamin Moore


#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B18A77 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



B18A77
Light Taupe*

779EB1
Moonstone 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 #B18A77?

Color that best contrast with #B18A77 is #779EB1, color name is Moonstone 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 #B18A77?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B18A77 is #779EB1, color name is Moonstone Blue*.





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