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What color is B26D5A?

The RGB color code for color number #B26D5A is RGB(178, 109, 90). In the RGB color model, #B26D5A has a red value of 178, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.8% magenta, 49.4% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13° (degrees), 36.4 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26D5A has a hue of 13° (degrees), 49.4 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26D5A is cool or warm?

Color B26D5A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26D5A? (For interior and product design)

B26D5A 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.



Dark Color

#B26D5A

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #B26D5A with dark and light Color




Is #B26D5A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26D5A 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 #B26D5A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 109, 90)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.76%
Yellow
49.44%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(12.95deg, 36.4 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
12.95°
Saturation
36.36 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 100, 74)
Red
106 (41.4%)
Yellow
100 (39.1%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.95°
Saturation
49.44 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 12.95°

W: 35.29 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 25.67

Y : 21.14

Z : 12.4

YXY

Y1 : 21.14

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 57.25%

Y : 64.71%


LRV

~ 21.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.3YR 5.1/6

CIE-Lab

L : 53.1

A : 25.36

B : 22.2

CIE-Lch

L : 53.1

C : 33.7

H : 41.2

CIE-Luv

L : 53.1

U : 50

V : 22.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.98

A : 19.21

B : 16.19






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B26D5A


Here are the colors similar to B26D5A. 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 - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26D5A.


#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#A76E5E
PANTONE 2441 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C16F58
PANTONE 2435 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#A56E60
PANTONE 8043 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26D5A.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26D5A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26D5A.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26D5A.


#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#D5654D
RAL 2012 - Salmon Orange
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)
#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B26D5A


Here are the paint colors similar to B26D5A. 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 B26D5A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26D5A to Valspar


#B86B56
Florentine Clay (2003-5B)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#A9695B
Pajarito Red (2001-7B)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B8775E
Azalea Pot (P007)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26D5A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26D5A to Behr


#B06F60
Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#BD6F56
Before Winter (M190-6)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#AF6D62
Scene Stealer (MQ1-22)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A96F55
Orange Flambe (MQ1-28)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26D5A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26D5A to Benjamin Moore


#B26B5D
Canyon Rock (CSP-1120)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B77067
Raspberry Parfait (2172-40)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#AE675E
Potters Wheel (1294)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B26D5A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26D5A to PPG Paints


#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#AB6F60
Amaretto (PPG1066-6)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AE6456
Cinnabar (PPG1065-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26D5A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26D5A to Sherwin Williams


#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B57466
Rojo Dust (SW 9006)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B3675D
Henna Shade (SW 6326)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A76251
Roycroft Adobe (SW 0040)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26D5A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26D5A to Dunn-Edwards


#B5745C
Weathered Saddle (DE 5187)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BF6955
Cedar Grove (DE 5152)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AD735A
Arizona Clay (DET 454)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A5654E
Ruddy Oak (DE 5188)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26D5A 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



B26D5A
Blast-Off Bronze*

5A9FB2
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 #B26D5A?

Color that best contrast with #B26D5A is #5A9FB2, 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 #B26D5A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26D5A is #5A9FB2, color name is Maximum Blue*.





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