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What color is B18B32?

The RGB color code for color number #B18B32 is RGB(177, 139, 50). In the RGB color model, #B18B32 has a red value of 177, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 71.8% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 55.9 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B18B32 has a hue of 42° (degrees), 71.8 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B18B32 is cool or warm?

Color B18B32 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B18B32? (For interior and product design)

B18B32 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.



Dark Color

#B18B32

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #B18B32 with dark and light Color




Is #B18B32 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B18B32 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 #B18B32 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 139, 50)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.47%
Yellow
71.75%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(42.05deg, 55.9 %, 44.5 %)

Hue
42.05°
Saturation
55.95 %.
Lightness
44.51 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 141, 61)
Red
98 (38.5%)
Yellow
141 (55.2%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.05°
Saturation
71.75 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 42.05°

W: 19.61 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 27.94

Y : 28.04

Z : 6.96

YXY

Y1 : 28.04

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 45.49%

Y : 80.39%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

3.5Y 5.8/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 59.93

A : 5.18

B : 50.95

CIE-Lch

L : 59.93

C : 51.21

H : 84.19

CIE-Luv

L : 59.93

U : 31.34

V : 53.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.96

A : 1.51

B : 29.28






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B18B32


Here are the colors similar to B18B32. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 9.52 (90.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B18B32.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B18B32.


#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 0.38 (99.6% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B18B32.


#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B18B32.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B18B32.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B18B32


Here are the paint colors similar to B18B32. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B18B32 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B18B32 to Dunn-Edwards


#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B18B32 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B18B32 to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B18B32 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B18B32 to Benjamin Moore


#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B18B32 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B18B32 to PPG Paints


#A28B36
Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B18B32 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B18B32 to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B18B32 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B18B32 to Sherwin Williams


#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B18B32 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



B18B32
Dark Goldenrod*

3258B1
Cerulean 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 #B18B32?

Color that best contrast with #B18B32 is #3258B1, color name is Cerulean 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 #B18B32?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B18B32 is #3258B1, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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