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What color is B28A57?

The RGB color code for color number #B28A57 is RGB(178, 138, 87). In the RGB color model, #B28A57 has a red value of 178, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 51.1% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.6° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation, and 52.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28A57 has a hue of 33.6° (degrees), 51.1 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28A57 is cool or warm?

Color B28A57 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28A57? (For interior and product design)

B28A57 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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#B28A57

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #B28A57 with dark and light Color




Is #B28A57 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28A57 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 #B28A57 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 138, 87)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.47%
Yellow
51.12%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(33.63deg, 37.1 %, 52.0 %)

Hue
33.63°
Saturation
37.14 %.
Lightness
51.96 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 115, 65)
Red
86 (33.6%)
Yellow
115 (45.1%)
Blue
65 (25.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.63°
Saturation
51.12 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 33.63°

W: 34.12 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 29.17

Y : 28.33

Z : 12.95

YXY

Y1 : 28.33

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 45.88%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 28.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.8Y 5.9/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 60.19

A : 8.87

B : 33

CIE-Lch

L : 60.19

C : 34.18

H : 74.95

CIE-Luv

L : 60.19

U : 30.39

V : 38.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.23

A : 4.68

B : 22.84






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B28A57


Here are the colors similar to B28A57. 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 - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)





Paint color for Hex #B28A57


Here are the paint colors similar to B28A57. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to Benjamin Moore


#B28A59
Bryan Ochre (CW-390)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#BA8B52
Golden Retriever (2165-30)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#B79163
Richmond Gold (HC-41)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B88D60
Maple Syrup (1105)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to PPG Paints


#B28959
Allegro (PPG1090-6)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#AF8A5B
It Works (PPG1092-6)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#AB8659
Bread Basket (PPG1087-6)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#AC854E
Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to Behr


#B18655
Golden Rice (S290-6)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#AB8452
Harvest Time (S300-6)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to Valspar


#B58D53
Sand Mountain (8003-21E)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#AD8450
Rustic Wicker (T508)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B18F62
Caramel Gold (3006-7B)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B48E63
Ancient Fresco (V089-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to Sherwin Williams


#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B39167
Baguette (SW 6123)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AE905E
Peristyle Brass (SW 0043)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8E55
Ghost Town (DE 5327)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B49161
Maple View (DE 6152)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B28A57 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B28A57 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 11.58 (88.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 12.09 (87.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 12.40 (87.6% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 14.07 (85.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B28A57 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



B28A57
Tan Brown*

577FB2
Glaucous*


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 #B28A57?

Color that best contrast with #B28A57 is #577FB2, color name is Glaucous*
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 #B28A57?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28A57 is #577FB2, color name is Glaucous*.





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