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What color is B2283B?

The RGB color code for color number #B2283B is RGB(178, 40, 59). In the RGB color model, #B2283B has a red value of 178, a green value of 40, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 77.5% magenta, 66.9% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.7° (degrees), 63.3 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B2283B has a hue of 351.7° (degrees), 77.5 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B2283B is cool or warm?

Color B2283B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B2283B? (For interior and product design)

B2283B has an LRV of nearly 11. 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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#B2283B

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #B2283B with dark and light Color




Is #B2283B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B2283B 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 #B2283B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 40, 59)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
40 (15.7%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
77.53%
Yellow
66.85%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(351.74deg, 63.3 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
351.74°
Saturation
63.30 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(176, 81, 86)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Yellow
81 (31.7%)
Blue
86 (33.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351.74°
Saturation
77.53 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 351.74°

W: 15.69 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 19.91

Y : 11.3

Z : 5.27

YXY

Y1 : 11.3

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 84.31%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 11.3 %

Munsell Color System

5R 4.0/12

CIE-Lab

L : 40.08

A : 55.22

B : 23.8

CIE-Lch

L : 40.08

C : 60.13

H : 23.32

CIE-Luv

L : 40.08

U : 99.13

V : 14.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.61

A : 46.9

B : 14.23






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B2283B


Here are the colors similar to B2283B. 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.



#BE0032
Crimson Glory
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C40233
Red (NCS)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#A9203E
Deep Carmine
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B2283B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B2283B.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#9B2423
RAL 3001 - Signal Red
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B2283B.


#A83440
PANTONE 8883 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BF0D3E
PANTONE 193 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BA0C2F
PANTONE 200 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AF272F
PANTONE 1805 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B2283B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B2283B.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)


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#A51C30
Harvard Crimson
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#A31F34
MIT Cardinal Red
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B2283B


Here are the paint colors similar to B2283B. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B2283B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B2283B to Benjamin Moore


#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#AA253C
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#A63841
Lyons Red (CC-68)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B03E43
Ladybug Red (1322)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B2283B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B2283B to Valspar


#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B2283B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B2283B to Sherwin Williams


#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#A82E33
Heartthrob (SW 6866)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B2283B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B2283B to PPG Paints


#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#9D3E3F
Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B2283B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B2283B to Dunn-Edwards


#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#A53B3D
Scarlet Past (DEA 150)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B2283B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B2283B to Behr


#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#A04039
Fire Cracker (PPU2-16)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#994341
Red My Mind (MQ1-10)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B2283B 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



B2283B
Crimson Glory*

28B29F
Keppel*


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 #B2283B?

Color that best contrast with #B2283B is #28B29F, color name is Keppel*
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 #B2283B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B2283B is #28B29F, color name is Keppel*.





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