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HEX B28D7C - #B28D7C, RGB(178,141,124) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #B28D7C
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 141, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.8%, 30.3%, 30.2%



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What color is B28D7C?

The RGB color code for color number #B28D7C is RGB(178, 141, 124). In the RGB color model, #B28D7C has a red value of 178, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.8% magenta, 30.3% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.9° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B28D7C has a hue of 18.9° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B28D7C is cool or warm?

Color B28D7C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B28D7C? (For interior and product design)

B28D7C has an LRV of nearly 30. 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 30 of #B28D7C with dark and light Color




Is #B28D7C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B28D7C 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 #B28D7C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 141, 124)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.79%
Yellow
30.34%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(18.89deg, 26.0 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
18.89°
Saturation
25.96 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 91, 67)
Red
71 (27.7%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
67 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.89°
Saturation
30.34 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 18.89°

W: 48.63 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 31.52

Y : 29.97

Z : 23.19

YXY

Y1 : 29.97

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 44.71%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 30 %

Munsell Color System

5.5YR 6.0/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 61.63

A : 11.49

B : 14.4

CIE-Lch

L : 61.63

C : 18.42

H : 51.4

CIE-Luv

L : 61.63

U : 24.96

V : 17.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.74

A : 6.98

B : 13.2






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B28D7C

Here are the colors similar to B28D7C. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B28D7C.

#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#A58876
PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B28D7C.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B28D7C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B28D7C.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B28D7C.

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B28D7C

Here are the paint colors similar to B28D7C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to Valspar

#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B5886F
Faded Redwood (V083-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to Dunn-Edwards

#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to Behr

#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A8816F
Cocoa Nutmeg (S190-5)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to PPG Paints

#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to Sherwin Williams

#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to Benjamin Moore

#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BD9174
Wilderness Cabin (1168)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B28D7C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B28D7C to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 10.20 (89.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B28D7C 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



B28D7C
Light Taupe*

7CA1B2
Pewter 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 #B28D7C?

Color that best contrast with #B28D7C is #7CA1B2, color name is Pewter 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 #B28D7C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B28D7C is #7CA1B2, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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