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What color is B20040?

The RGB color code for color number #B20040 is RGB(178, 0, 64). In the RGB color model, #B20040 has a red value of 178, a green value of 0, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 64.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 338.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 34.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B20040 has a hue of 338.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B20040 is cool or warm?

Color B20040 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B20040? (For interior and product design)

B20040 has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a 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.



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#B20040

Light Color


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Is #B20040 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B20040 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 #B20040 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 0, 64)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
0 (0.0%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
100.00%
Yellow
64.04%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(338.43deg, 100.0 %, 34.9 %)

Hue
338.43°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
34.90 %.

RYB

RYB(205, 58, 98)
Red
205 (80.3%)
Yellow
58 (22.6%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
338.43°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 338.43°

W: 0.00 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 19.29

Y : 9.84

Z : 5.73

YXY

Y1 : 9.84

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 100.00%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 9.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.9R 3.6/13.8

CIE-Lab

L : 37.54

A : 63.01

B : 17.36

CIE-Lch

L : 37.54

C : 65.36

H : 15.4

CIE-Luv

L : 37.54

U : 108.06

V : 6.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.36

A : 54.89

B : 11.12






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B20040


Here are the colors similar to B20040. 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.



#A9203E
Deep Carmine
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C30B4E
Pictorial Carmine
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9C2542
Big Dip O'Ruby
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B20040.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B20040.


#A6093D
PANTONE 1945 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#A4123F
PANTONE 7426 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#A50034
PANTONE 207 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B20040.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B20040.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B20040.


#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B20040


Here are the paint colors similar to B20040. 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 B20040 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B20040 to Valspar


#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B20040 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B20040 to Benjamin Moore


#9F233D
Cherry Burst (CSP-1200)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AA253C
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B83153
Blushing Red (2079-20)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B20040 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B20040 to Sherwin Williams


#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B20040 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B20040 to Dunn-Edwards


#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#9E3641
Vintage Red (DET 427)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B20040 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B20040 to PPG Paints


#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 8.26 (91.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B20040 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B20040 to Behr


#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)
#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
#994341
Red My Mind (MQ1-10)
ΔE - 9.95 (90.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B20040 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



B20040
Deep Carmine*

00B272
Medium Sea Green*


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 #B20040?

Color that best contrast with #B20040 is #00B272, color name is Medium Sea Green*
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 #B20040?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B20040 is #00B272, color name is Medium Sea Green*.





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