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HEX B2801C - #B2801C, RGB(178,128,28) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #B2801C
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 128, 28)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 28.1%, 84.3%, 30.2%



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What color is B2801C?

The RGB color code for color number #B2801C is RGB(178, 128, 28). In the RGB color model, #B2801C has a red value of 178, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 28. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 84.3% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 72.8 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B2801C has a hue of 40° (degrees), 84.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B2801C is cool or warm?

Color B2801C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B2801C? (For interior and product design)

B2801C has an LRV of nearly 25. 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 #B2801C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B2801C 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 #B2801C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 128, 28)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.09%
Yellow
84.27%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 72.8 %, 40.4 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
72.82 %.
Lightness
40.39 %.

RYB

RYB(116, 148, 60)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Yellow
148 (58.2%)
Blue
60 (23.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
84.27 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 10.98 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 26.29

Y : 24.99

Z : 4.54

YXY

Y1 : 24.99

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 49.80%

Y : 89.02%


LRV

~ 25 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 5.5/11.6

CIE-Lab

L : 57.06

A : 10.85

B : 56.64

CIE-Lch

L : 57.06

C : 57.67

H : 79.16

CIE-Luv

L : 57.06

U : 41.34

V : 54.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.99

A : 6.4

B : 29.61






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B2801C

Here are the colors similar to B2801C. 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 - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B2801C.

#B47E00
PANTONE 7551 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B2801C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B2801C.

#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B2801C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B2801C.

#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B2801C

Here are the paint colors similar to B2801C. 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 B2801C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B2801C to Valspar

#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B2801C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B2801C to PPG Paints

#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B2801C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B2801C to Sherwin Williams

#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B2801C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B2801C to Benjamin Moore

#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B2801C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B2801C to Dunn-Edwards

#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B2801C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B2801C to Behr

#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B2801C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B2801C to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 17.71 (82.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 19.45 (80.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B2801C 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



B2801C
Dark Goldenrod*

1C4EB2
Sapphire*


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 #B2801C?

Color that best contrast with #B2801C is #1C4EB2, color name is Sapphire*
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 #B2801C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B2801C is #1C4EB2, color name is Sapphire*.





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