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What color is B26C4E?

The RGB color code for color number #B26C4E is RGB(178, 108, 78). In the RGB color model, #B26C4E has a red value of 178, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.3% magenta, 56.2% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26C4E has a hue of 18° (degrees), 56.2 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26C4E is cool or warm?

Color B26C4E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26C4E? (For interior and product design)

B26C4E 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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#B26C4E

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #B26C4E with dark and light Color




Is #B26C4E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26C4E 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 #B26C4E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 108, 78)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.33%
Yellow
56.18%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(18deg, 39.4 %, 50.2 %)

Hue
18°
Saturation
39.37 %.
Lightness
50.20 %.

RYB

RYB(112, 106, 72)
Red
112 (43.8%)
Yellow
106 (41.7%)
Blue
72 (28.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18°
Saturation
56.18 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 18°

W: 30.59 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 25.1

Y : 20.74

Z : 9.89

YXY

Y1 : 20.74

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 57.65%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 20.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.4YR 5.1/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 52.66

A : 24.81

B : 28.49

CIE-Lch

L : 52.66

C : 37.78

H : 48.95

CIE-Luv

L : 52.66

U : 52.41

V : 28.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.54

A : 18.67

B : 19.01






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B26C4E


Here are the colors similar to B26C4E. 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.



#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26C4E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26C4E.


#B86747
PANTONE 4014 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#AC7153
PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#AC6E4A
PANTONE 4263 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26C4E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26C4E.


#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B26C4E


Here are the paint colors similar to B26C4E. 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 B26C4E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26C4E to Valspar


#B46B49
Sienna Sky (T524)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#B86E4A
Cattle Drive (2007-5A)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26C4E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26C4E to Sherwin Williams


#B46848
Reynard (SW 6348)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#AC7559
Decorous Amber (SW 0007)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26C4E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26C4E to Benjamin Moore


#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B66340
Rust (2175-30)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B87450
Firenze (AF-225)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C06A46
Topaz (070)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26C4E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26C4E to Behr


#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#AF6649
Rusty Gate (M200-7)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#A96F55
Orange Flambe (MQ1-28)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#AD7356
Glazed Pot (PPU3-15)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26C4E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26C4E to Dunn-Edwards


#AE704F
Autumn Umber (DE 5216)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B67350
Outlawed Orange (DET 465)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#AD735A
Arizona Clay (DET 454)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B5745C
Weathered Saddle (DE 5187)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26C4E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26C4E to PPG Paints


#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#A8715A
Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26C4E 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



B26C4E
Pecan Brown*

4E94B2
Pacific 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 #B26C4E?

Color that best contrast with #B26C4E is #4E94B2, color name is Pacific 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 #B26C4E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26C4E is #4E94B2, color name is Pacific Blue*.





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