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What color is B28C45?

The RGB color code for color number #B28C45 is RGB(178, 140, 69). In the RGB color model, #B28C45 has a red value of 178, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 69. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 61.2% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 44.1 % saturation, and 48.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28C45 has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 61.2 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28C45 is cool or warm?

Color B28C45 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28C45? (For interior and product design)

B28C45 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

#B28C45

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B28C45 with dark and light Color




Is #B28C45 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28C45 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 #B28C45 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 140, 69)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
69 (27.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.35%
Yellow
61.24%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(39.08deg, 44.1 %, 48.4 %)

Hue
39.08°
Saturation
44.13 %.
Lightness
48.43 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 128, 62)
Red
91 (35.5%)
Yellow
128 (50.2%)
Blue
62 (24.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.08°
Saturation
61.24 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 39.08°

W: 27.06 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 28.81

Y : 28.65

Z : 9.64

YXY

Y1 : 28.65

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 45.10%

Y : 72.94%


LRV

~ 28.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.8Y 5.9/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 60.47

A : 6.26

B : 42.7

CIE-Lch

L : 60.47

C : 43.16

H : 81.66

CIE-Luv

L : 60.47

U : 30.32

V : 47.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.53

A : 2.41

B : 26.79






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B28C45


Here are the colors similar to B28C45. 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 - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B28C45.


#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B28C45.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B28C45.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B28C45.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B28C45.


#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B28C45


Here are the paint colors similar to B28C45. 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 B28C45 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28C45 to Benjamin Moore


#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B28C45 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28C45 to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B28C45 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28C45 to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28C45 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28C45 to Dunn-Edwards


#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B28C45 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28C45 to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28C45 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28C45 to Sherwin Williams


#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B28C45 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



B28C45
Aztec Gold*

456BB2
YInMn 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 #B28C45?

Color that best contrast with #B28C45 is #456BB2, color name is YInMn 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 #B28C45?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28C45 is #456BB2, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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