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HEX B26823 - #B26823, RGB(178,104,35) Color


Color Name: Light Brown*
Hex Color Code: #B26823
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 104, 35)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 41.6%, 80.3%, 30.2%



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What color is B26823?

The RGB color code for color number #B26823 is RGB(178, 104, 35). In the RGB color model, #B26823 has a red value of 178, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 35. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.6% magenta, 80.3% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 67.1 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26823 has a hue of 29° (degrees), 80.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26823 is cool or warm?

Color B26823 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26823? (For interior and product design)

B26823 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.



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#B26823

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #B26823 with dark and light Color




Is #B26823 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26823 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 #B26823 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 104, 35)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
35 (13.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
41.57%
Yellow
80.34%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(28.95deg, 67.1 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
28.95°
Saturation
67.14 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(135, 129, 66)
Red
135 (52.8%)
Yellow
129 (50.7%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.95°
Saturation
80.34 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 28.95°

W: 13.73 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 23.61

Y : 19.49

Z : 4.11

YXY

Y1 : 19.49

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 59.22%

Y : 86.27%


LRV

~ 19.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.8YR 5.0/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 51.25

A : 24.45

B : 48.88

CIE-Lch

L : 51.25

C : 54.65

H : 63.43

CIE-Luv

L : 51.25

U : 59.91

V : 43.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.14

A : 18.23

B : 25.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B26823

Here are the colors similar to B26823. 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.

#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B56917
Tiger’s Eye
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B06500
Ginger
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26823.

#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 0.37 (99.6% similar)
#A7662B
PANTONE 7573 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B56300
PANTONE 8963 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BE6A14
PANTONE 153 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26823.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26823.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26823.

#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#A15904
BS 06-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26823.

#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B26823

Here are the paint colors similar to B26823. 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 B26823 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26823 to Valspar

#B06525
Fireside Chat (8002-15G)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#AC6721
Hardy Clay (P010)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26823 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26823 to Sherwin Williams

#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26823 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26823 to PPG Paints

#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26823 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26823 to Benjamin Moore

#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26823 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26823 to Dunn-Edwards

#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26823 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26823 to Behr

#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#9C6C37
Curry Powder (PPU6-01)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#9E6E43
Desert Clay (S250-6)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B26823 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B26823 to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 13.34 (86.7% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 15.54 (84.5% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 17.26 (82.7% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 17.81 (82.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26823 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



B26823
Light Brown*

236DB2
Bice 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 #B26823?

Color that best contrast with #B26823 is #236DB2, color name is Bice 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 #B26823?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26823 is #236DB2, color name is Bice Blue*.





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