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What color is B27B38?

The RGB color code for color number #B27B38 is RGB(178, 123, 56). In the RGB color model, #B27B38 has a red value of 178, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.9% magenta, 68.5% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B27B38 has a hue of 33° (degrees), 68.5 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B27B38 is cool or warm?

Color B27B38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B27B38? (For interior and product design)

B27B38 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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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#B27B38

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #B27B38 with dark and light Color




Is #B27B38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B27B38 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 #B27B38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 123, 56)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.90%
Yellow
68.54%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(32.95deg, 52.1 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
32.95°
Saturation
52.14 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 128, 65)
Red
109 (42.8%)
Yellow
128 (50.0%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.95°
Saturation
68.54 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 32.95°

W: 21.96 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 26.16

Y : 23.92

Z : 6.98

YXY

Y1 : 23.92

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 51.76%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 23.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.3YR 5.4/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 56

A : 14.86

B : 44.1

CIE-Lch

L : 56

C : 46.54

H : 71.37

CIE-Luv

L : 56

U : 43.66

V : 45.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.9

A : 9.89

B : 25.77






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B27B38


Here are the colors similar to B27B38. 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.



#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B27B38.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B27B38.


#B77729
PANTONE 7511 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#AC7644
PANTONE 2314 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#AC723B
PANTONE 10133 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B58150
PANTONE 729 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B27B38.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B27B38.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B27B38.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B27B38


Here are the paint colors similar to B27B38. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to Sherwin Williams


#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to Valspar


#AC783F
Vintage Lincoln (8002-19G)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#B38146
Lion's Slumber (V091-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#B6762B
Simply Sienna (V049-6)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BC7F3E
Amber Sienna (3003-5A)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to Benjamin Moore


#AE7E46
Golden Meadow (2165-20)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A5763E
Camel (2165-10)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to PPG Paints


#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#A67E4B
Look At Me (PPG1091-7)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to Dunn-Edwards


#AD8047
Bungalow Gold (DET 484)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#A67A45
Driftwood (DE 5328)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to Behr


#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B27B38 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B27B38 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 15.59 (84.4% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 16.11 (83.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 17.40 (82.6% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 17.61 (82.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B27B38 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



B27B38
Tan Brown*

386FB2
YInMn 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 #B27B38?

Color that best contrast with #B27B38 is #386FB2, color name is YInMn 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 #B27B38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B27B38 is #386FB2, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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