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What color is B28A4E?

The RGB color code for color number #B28A4E is RGB(178, 138, 78). In the RGB color model, #B28A4E has a red value of 178, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 56.2% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 50.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28A4E has a hue of 36° (degrees), 56.2 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28A4E is cool or warm?

Color B28A4E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28A4E? (For interior and product design)

B28A4E has an LRV of nearly 28. 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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Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #B28A4E with dark and light Color




Is #B28A4E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28A4E 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 #B28A4E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 138, 78)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.47%
Yellow
56.18%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(36deg, 39.4 %, 50.2 %)

Hue
36°
Saturation
39.37 %.
Lightness
50.20 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 121, 64)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Yellow
121 (47.4%)
Blue
64 (25.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36°
Saturation
56.18 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 36°

W: 30.59 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 28.82

Y : 28.19

Z : 11.13

YXY

Y1 : 28.19

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 45.88%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 28.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.7Y 5.8/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 60.06

A : 8.07

B : 37.63

CIE-Lch

L : 60.06

C : 38.48

H : 77.89

CIE-Luv

L : 60.06

U : 31.1

V : 42.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.1

A : 3.98

B : 24.74






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B28A4E


Here are the colors similar to B28A4E. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B28A4E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B28A4E.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B28A4E.


#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B28A4E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B28A4E.


#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B28A4E


Here are the paint colors similar to B28A4E. 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 B28A4E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28A4E to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B28A4E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28A4E to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BC9263
Honey Haven (PPG1089-6)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28A4E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28A4E to Dunn-Edwards


#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#BB8E55
Ghost Town (DE 5327)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B28A4E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28A4E to Benjamin Moore


#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B28A4E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28A4E to Valspar


#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28A4E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28A4E to Sherwin Williams


#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#C19763
Mannered Gold (SW 6130)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B28A4E 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



B28A4E
Aztec Gold*

4E76B2
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*


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 #B28A4E?

Color that best contrast with #B28A4E is #4E76B2, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*
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 #B28A4E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28A4E is #4E76B2, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.





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