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What color is B26B59?

The RGB color code for color number #B26B59 is RGB(178, 107, 89). In the RGB color model, #B26B59 has a red value of 178, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 50.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.1° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26B59 has a hue of 12.1° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26B59 is cool or warm?

Color B26B59 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26B59? (For interior and product design)

B26B59 has an LRV of nearly 21. 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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#B26B59

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #B26B59 with dark and light Color




Is #B26B59 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26B59 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 #B26B59 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 107, 89)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.89%
Yellow
50.00%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(12.13deg, 36.6 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
12.13°
Saturation
36.63 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 99, 74)
Red
107 (42.2%)
Yellow
99 (39.0%)
Blue
74 (29.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.13°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 12.13°

W: 34.90 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 25.42

Y : 20.7

Z : 12.11

YXY

Y1 : 20.7

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 58.04%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 20.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.9YR 5.1/6.3

CIE-Lab

L : 52.62

A : 26.37

B : 22.14

CIE-Lch

L : 52.62

C : 34.43

H : 40.02

CIE-Luv

L : 52.62

U : 51.52

V : 21.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.5

A : 20.11

B : 16.07






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B26B59


Here are the colors similar to B26B59. 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.



#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26B59.


#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#A76E5E
PANTONE 2441 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AE6960
PANTONE 4039 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C16F58
PANTONE 2435 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26B59.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26B59.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26B59.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26B59.


#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#D5654D
RAL 2012 - Salmon Orange
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B26B59


Here are the paint colors similar to B26B59. 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 B26B59 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26B59 to Benjamin Moore


#B26B5D
Canyon Rock (CSP-1120)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#AE675E
Potters Wheel (1294)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A56559
Brickyard Clay (CW-235)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B26B59 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26B59 to Valspar


#B86B56
Florentine Clay (2003-5B)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#A9695B
Pajarito Red (2001-7B)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B8775E
Azalea Pot (P007)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26B59 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26B59 to Behr


#B06F60
Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#AF6D62
Scene Stealer (MQ1-22)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BD6F56
Before Winter (M190-6)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#B86D64
Hacienda Tile (MQ4-34)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26B59 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26B59 to PPG Paints


#AB6F60
Amaretto (PPG1066-6)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#AE6456
Cinnabar (PPG1065-6)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26B59 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26B59 to Sherwin Williams


#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B3675D
Henna Shade (SW 6326)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B57466
Rojo Dust (SW 9006)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#A76251
Roycroft Adobe (SW 0040)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26B59 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26B59 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6955
Cedar Grove (DE 5152)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B5745C
Weathered Saddle (DE 5187)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#A5654E
Ruddy Oak (DE 5188)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#AD735A
Arizona Clay (DET 454)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26B59 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



B26B59
Blast-Off Bronze*

59A0B2
Maximum 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 #B26B59?

Color that best contrast with #B26B59 is #59A0B2, color name is Maximum 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 #B26B59?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26B59 is #59A0B2, color name is Maximum Blue*.





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