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What color is B26337?

The RGB color code for color number #B26337 is RGB(178, 99, 55). In the RGB color model, #B26337 has a red value of 178, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 55. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 44.4% magenta, 69.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 52.8 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26337 has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 69.1 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26337 is cool or warm?

Color B26337 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26337? (For interior and product design)

B26337 has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

#B26337

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #B26337 with dark and light Color




Is #B26337 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26337 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 #B26337 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 99, 55)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
99 (38.8%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
44.38%
Yellow
69.10%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(21.46deg, 52.8 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
21.46°
Saturation
52.79 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(130, 115, 71)
Red
130 (50.8%)
Yellow
115 (45.1%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.46°
Saturation
69.10 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 21.46°

W: 21.57 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 23.51

Y : 18.66

Z : 5.98

YXY

Y1 : 18.66

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 61.18%

Y : 78.43%


LRV

~ 18.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.9YR 4.9/8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.29

A : 28.13

B : 38.28

CIE-Lch

L : 50.29

C : 47.51

H : 53.69

CIE-Luv

L : 50.29

U : 61.96

V : 35.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.2

A : 21.54

B : 22.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B26337


Here are the colors similar to B26337. 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.



#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26337.


#AD6433
PANTONE 7566 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#AF612C
PANTONE 8945 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#B86125
PANTONE 471 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#C4622D
PANTONE 7583 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26337.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26337.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26337.


#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#BA481B
RAL 2001 - Red Orange
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26337.


#BB4A00
BS 08-D-44 - Brown
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B26337


Here are the paint colors similar to B26337. 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 B26337 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26337 to Valspar


#AE5F37
Ripe Peach (P045)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B46B49
Sienna Sky (T524)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26337 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26337 to PPG Paints


#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26337 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26337 to Benjamin Moore


#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B66340
Rust (2175-30)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#A3673E
Masada (AF-220)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26337 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26337 to Sherwin Williams


#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A6613C
Copper Mountain (SW 6356)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A85E39
Earthen Jug (SW 7703)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26337 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26337 to Behr


#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#AF6649
Rusty Gate (M200-7)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26337 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26337 to Dunn-Edwards


#C3663F
Clay Pot (DE 5174)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B9714A
Cinnabar (DE 5209)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#AE704F
Autumn Umber (DE 5216)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26337 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



B26337
Windsor Tan*

3786B2
Blue (NCS)*


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 #B26337?

Color that best contrast with #B26337 is #3786B2, color name is Blue (NCS)*
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 #B26337?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26337 is #3786B2, color name is Blue (NCS)*.





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