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What color is B27E0B?

The RGB color code for color number #B27E0B is RGB(178, 126, 11). In the RGB color model, #B27E0B has a red value of 178, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 11. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 93.8% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.3° (degrees), 88.4 % saturation, and 37.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B27E0B has a hue of 41.3° (degrees), 93.8 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B27E0B is cool or warm?

Color B27E0B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B27E0B? (For interior and product design)

B27E0B 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.



Dark Color

#B27E0B

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #B27E0B with dark and light Color




Is #B27E0B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B27E0B 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 #B27E0B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 126, 11)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
126 (49.4%)
Blue
11 (4.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.21%
Yellow
93.82%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(41.32deg, 88.4 %, 37.1 %)

Hue
41.32°
Saturation
88.36 %.
Lightness
37.06 %.

RYB

RYB(125, 158, 59)
Red
125 (48.9%)
Yellow
158 (61.9%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.32°
Saturation
93.82 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 41.32°

W: 4.31 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 25.88

Y : 24.41

Z : 3.66

YXY

Y1 : 24.41

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 50.59%

Y : 95.69%


LRV

~ 24.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 5.5/12.4

CIE-Lab

L : 56.5

A : 11.59

B : 60.42

CIE-Lch

L : 56.5

C : 61.53

H : 79.14

CIE-Luv

L : 56.5

U : 43.35

V : 56.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.41

A : 7.04

B : 30.19






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B27E0B


Here are the colors similar to B27E0B. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B27E0B.


#B47E00
PANTONE 7551 C
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B27E0B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B27E0B.


#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B27E0B.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B27E0B.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B27E0B


Here are the paint colors similar to B27E0B. 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 B27E0B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B27E0B to Valspar


#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B27E0B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B27E0B to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B27E0B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B27E0B to Sherwin Williams


#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B27E0B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B27E0B to Benjamin Moore


#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B27E0B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B27E0B to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B27E0B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B27E0B to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B27E0B 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



B27E0B
Dark Goldenrod*

0B3FB2
Royal Azure*


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 #B27E0B?

Color that best contrast with #B27E0B is #0B3FB2, color name is Royal Azure*
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 #B27E0B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B27E0B is #0B3FB2, color name is Royal Azure*.





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