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What color is B2878E?

The RGB color code for color number #B2878E is RGB(178, 135, 142). In the RGB color model, #B2878E has a red value of 178, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.2% magenta, 20.2% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 350.2° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B2878E has a hue of 350.2° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B2878E is cool or warm?

Color B2878E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B2878E? (For interior and product design)

B2878E has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.



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#B2878E

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B2878E with dark and light Color




Is #B2878E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B2878E 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 #B2878E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 135, 142)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.16%
Yellow
20.22%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(350.23deg, 21.8 %, 61.4 %)

Hue
350.23°
Saturation
21.83 %.
Lightness
61.37 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 77, 72)
Red
68 (26.5%)
Yellow
77 (30.2%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
350.23°
Saturation
24.16 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 350.23°

W: 52.94 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 31.91

Y : 28.75

Z : 29.46

YXY

Y1 : 28.75

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 47.06%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 28.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.2R 5.9/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 60.56

A : 17.51

B : 2.64

CIE-Lch

L : 60.56

C : 17.71

H : 8.58

CIE-Luv

L : 60.56

U : 26.44

V : 0.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.62

A : 12.4

B : 4.95






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B2878E


Here are the colors similar to B2878E. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B2878E.


#AD878D
RAL 010 60 15 - Orchid Red
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B6848C
RAL 010 60 20 - Lime Pink
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#B48286
RAL 020 60 20 - Retro Pink
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B2878E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B2878E.


#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B07C83
PANTONE 5005 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B2878E.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B2878E.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B2878E


Here are the paint colors similar to B2878E. 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 B2878E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B2878E to Sherwin Williams


#AE8087
Audrey's Blush (SW 9001)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B2878E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B2878E to PPG Paints


#B08693
Keepsake Rose (PPG1045-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#AA7982
Mauve Madness (PPG1049-5)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B2878E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B2878E to Behr


#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B88096
Cabaret (M130-5)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B2878E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B2878E to Benjamin Moore


#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B2878E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B2878E to Dunn-Edwards


#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A87678
Handmade Red (DE 6026)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B2878E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B2878E to Valspar


#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B2878E 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



B2878E
Rosy Brown*

87B2AB
Green Sheen*


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 #B2878E?

Color that best contrast with #B2878E is #87B2AB, color name is Green Sheen*
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 #B2878E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B2878E is #87B2AB, color name is Green Sheen*.





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