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What color is B28156?

The RGB color code for color number #B28156 is RGB(178, 129, 86). In the RGB color model, #B28156 has a red value of 178, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.5% magenta, 51.7% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28° (degrees), 37.4 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28156 has a hue of 28° (degrees), 51.7 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28156 is cool or warm?

Color B28156 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28156? (For interior and product design)

B28156 has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#B28156

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #B28156 with dark and light Color




Is #B28156 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28156 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 #B28156 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 129, 86)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.53%
Yellow
51.69%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(28.04deg, 37.4 %, 51.8 %)

Hue
28.04°
Saturation
37.40 %.
Lightness
51.76 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 111, 67)
Red
93 (36.3%)
Yellow
111 (43.7%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.04°
Saturation
51.69 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 28.04°

W: 33.73 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 27.89

Y : 25.84

Z : 12.32

YXY

Y1 : 25.84

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 49.41%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 25.8 %

Munsell Color System

8.3YR 5.6/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 57.88

A : 13.8

B : 30.65

CIE-Lch

L : 57.88

C : 33.61

H : 65.76

CIE-Luv

L : 57.88

U : 36.68

V : 34.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.83

A : 8.99

B : 21.21






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B28156


Here are the colors similar to B28156. 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 - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#A67B5B
Latte
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)





Paint color for Hex #B28156


Here are the paint colors similar to B28156. 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.


Behr

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28156 to Behr


#B58355
Roasted Cashew (S250-5)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#B5865A
Almond Brittle (S270-6)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#AD835C
Circus Peanut (S260-6)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#A77C57
Antique Penny (S270-7)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28156 to Valspar


#B38159
Gleaming Tan (3002-7B)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#AA815B
Freckled Nose (V086-4)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B88654
Corner Café (3003-7C)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#A97A51
Leather Satchel (3003-7B)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28156 to Benjamin Moore


#AE8157
Warm Apple Crisp (1091)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#B68253
Cognac Snifter (1148)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#AF8255
Etruscan (AF-355)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#AB7E51
Dark Mustard (2161-30)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28156 to PPG Paints


#B27D50
Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#AD8458
Cool Copper (PPG1088-6)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28156 to Dunn-Edwards


#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AF7B57
Saddle Brown (DE 5264)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A47C53
Burnt Butter (DET 483)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28156 to Sherwin Williams


#BA8C64
Tatami Tan (SW 6116)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C08650
Rookwood Amber (SW 2817)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A57955
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A78361
Almond Roca (SW 9105)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B28156 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B28156 to Farrow & Ball


#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.14 (88.9% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.2% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 12.83 (87.2% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 13.84 (86.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B28156 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



B28156
Tan Brown*

5687B2
Steel 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 #B28156?

Color that best contrast with #B28156 is #5687B2, color name is Steel 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 #B28156?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28156 is #5687B2, color name is Steel Blue*.





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