Color Name
Rosy Brown*
Hex Color Code
#B28888
RGB Color Code
RGB(178, 136, 136)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 23.6%, 23.6%, 30.2%
#B28888 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is B28888?

The RGB color code for color number #B28888 is RGB(178, 136, 136). In the RGB color model, #B28888 has a red value of 178, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 23.6% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28888 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 23.6 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28888 is cool or warm?

Color B28888 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28888? (For interior and product design)

B28888 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.



Dark Color

#B28888

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B28888 with dark and light Color




Is #B28888 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28888 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 #B28888 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 136, 136)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.60%
Yellow
23.60%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 21.4 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
Saturation
21.43 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 81, 71)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Yellow
81 (31.9%)
Blue
71 (27.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
23.60 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 53.33 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 31.61

Y : 28.85

Z : 27.2

YXY

Y1 : 28.85

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 46.67%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 28.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.4R 5.9/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 60.65

A : 16.02

B : 6.2

CIE-Lch

L : 60.65

C : 17.18

H : 21.16

CIE-Luv

L : 60.65

U : 26.6

V : 5.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.71

A : 11.04

B : 7.58






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B28888

Here are the colors similar to B28888. 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 Color
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C08081 Color
Old Rose
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#A17A74 Color
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#A87C6D Color
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B28888.

#AC8584 Color
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#AE9094 Color
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#AF867C Color
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B07C83 Color
PANTONE 5005 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B28888.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B28888.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B28888.

#AA8C95 Color
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B28888.



Paint color for Hex #B28888

Here are the paint colors similar to B28888. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28888 to PPG Paints



Behr

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28888 to Behr

#BD9095 Color
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BB8580 Color
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B09391 Color
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28888 to Sherwin Williams



Valspar

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28888 to Valspar

#C38C8F Color
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#BE9695 Color
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#C6908B Color
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28888 to Dunn-Edwards

#B1928C Color
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#A88E8B Color
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#9E8185 Color
Plumville (DE 6012)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28888 to Benjamin Moore

#A77F78 Color
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#BE999A Color
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#C89896 Color
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#C7868C Color
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B28888 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B28888 to Farrow & Ball

#A97576 Color
Crimson Red (W93)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#C5827C Color
Fruit Fool (9911)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#B4796C Color
Porphyry Pink (49)
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#B28888 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



B28888
Rosy Brown*

88B2B2
Glacier*


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 #B28888?

Color that best contrast with #B28888 is #88B2B2, color name is Glacier*
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 #B28888?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28888 is #88B2B2, color name is Glacier*.





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