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What color is B18C48?

The RGB color code for color number #B18C48 is RGB(177, 140, 72). In the RGB color model, #B18C48 has a red value of 177, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.9% magenta, 59.3% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.9° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B18C48 has a hue of 38.9° (degrees), 59.3 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.



Color B18C48 is cool or warm?

Color B18C48 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B18C48? (For interior and product design)

B18C48 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.



Dark Color

#B18C48

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B18C48 with dark and light Color




Is #B18C48 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B18C48 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 #B18C48 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(177, 140, 72)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.90%
Yellow
59.32%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(38.86deg, 42.2 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
38.86°
Saturation
42.17 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 126, 63)
Red
89 (35.1%)
Yellow
126 (49.6%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.86°
Saturation
59.32 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 38.86°

W: 28.24 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 28.68

Y : 28.57

Z : 10.13

YXY

Y1 : 28.57

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 30.59%

M : 45.10%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 28.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.8Y 5.9/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 60.4

A : 6.05

B : 41.09

CIE-Lch

L : 60.4

C : 41.53

H : 81.63

CIE-Luv

L : 60.4

U : 29.37

V : 46.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.45

A : 2.23

B : 26.18






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B18C48


Here are the colors similar to B18C48. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)





Paint color for Hex #B18C48


Here are the paint colors similar to B18C48. 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.


Behr

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#AF915D
Brazilian Citrine (S310-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to PPG Paints




Benjamin Moore

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to Benjamin Moore


#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#AC8D46
Golden Chalice (2151-20)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to Dunn-Edwards


#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#B39355
Antique Honey (DE 6167)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B58D53
Sand Mountain (8003-21E)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B18443
Sun Valley Vista (M245)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to Sherwin Williams


#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#AE905E
Peristyle Brass (SW 0043)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B1975F
Edgy Gold (SW 6409)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B18C48 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B18C48 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.46 (86.5% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 14.23 (85.8% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 15.36 (84.6% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 15.49 (84.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B18C48 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



B18C48
Aztec Gold*

486DB1
YInMn 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 #B18C48?

Color that best contrast with #B18C48 is #486DB1, color name is YInMn 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 #B18C48?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B18C48 is #486DB1, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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