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HEX B26E56 - #B26E56, RGB(178,110,86) Color


Color Name: Pecan Brown*
Hex Color Code: #B26E56
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 110, 86)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 38.2%, 51.7%, 30.2%



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What color is B26E56?

The RGB color code for color number #B26E56 is RGB(178, 110, 86). In the RGB color model, #B26E56 has a red value of 178, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.2% magenta, 51.7% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.7° (degrees), 37.4 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B26E56 has a hue of 15.7° (degrees), 51.7 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B26E56 is cool or warm?

Color B26E56 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B26E56? (For interior and product design)

B26E56 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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Is #B26E56 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B26E56 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 #B26E56 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 110, 86)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.20%
Yellow
51.69%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(15.65deg, 37.4 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
15.65°
Saturation
37.40 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 103, 73)
Red
107 (41.8%)
Yellow
103 (40.2%)
Blue
73 (28.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.65°
Saturation
51.69 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 15.65°

W: 33.73 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 25.62

Y : 21.29

Z : 11.56

YXY

Y1 : 21.29

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 56.86%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 21.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.5YR 5.2/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 53.26

A : 24.42

B : 24.71

CIE-Lch

L : 53.26

C : 34.74

H : 45.34

CIE-Luv

L : 53.26

U : 49.9

V : 25.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.14

A : 18.35

B : 17.44






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B26E56

Here are the colors similar to B26E56. 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 - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B26E56.

#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#AC7153
PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C16F58
PANTONE 2435 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B86747
PANTONE 4014 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B26E56.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B26E56.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B26E56.

#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B26E56.

#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#D5654D
RAL 2012 - Salmon Orange
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B26E56

Here are the paint colors similar to B26E56. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to PPG Paints

#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#A8715A
Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#AB6F60
Amaretto (PPG1066-6)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to Sherwin Williams

#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B46848
Reynard (SW 6348)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#AC7559
Decorous Amber (SW 0007)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#BE795E
Caribbean Coral (SW 2854)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to Benjamin Moore

#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B26B5D
Canyon Rock (CSP-1120)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A26E57
Toasted Pecan (1209)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BD6448
Prairie Lily (CC-98)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to Dunn-Edwards

#B5745C
Weathered Saddle (DE 5187)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#AD735A
Arizona Clay (DET 454)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#AE704F
Autumn Umber (DE 5216)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B67A63
Happy Trails (DET 444)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to Valspar

#B86B56
Florentine Clay (2003-5B)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B8775E
Azalea Pot (P007)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B46B49
Sienna Sky (T524)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to Behr

#BD6F56
Before Winter (M190-6)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#A96F55
Orange Flambe (MQ1-28)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B06F60
Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#AD7356
Glazed Pot (PPU3-15)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B26E56 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B26E56 to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 9.49 (90.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B26E56 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



B26E56
Pecan Brown*

569AB2
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 #B26E56?

Color that best contrast with #B26E56 is #569AB2, 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 #B26E56?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B26E56 is #569AB2, color name is Pacific Blue*.





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