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HEX B29478 - #B29478, RGB(178,148,120) Color


Color Name: Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #B29478
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 148, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.9%, 32.6%, 30.2%



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What color is B29478?

The RGB color code for color number #B29478 is RGB(178, 148, 120). In the RGB color model, #B29478 has a red value of 178, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 32.6% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 27.4 % saturation, and 58.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B29478 has a hue of 29° (degrees), 32.6 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B29478 is cool or warm?

Color B29478 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B29478? (For interior and product design)

B29478 has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#B29478

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #B29478 with dark and light Color




Is #B29478 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B29478 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 #B29478 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 148, 120)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.85%
Yellow
32.58%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(28.97deg, 27.4 %, 58.4 %)

Hue
28.97°
Saturation
27.36 %.
Lightness
58.43 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 97, 65)
Red
68 (26.5%)
Yellow
97 (37.9%)
Blue
65 (25.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.97°
Saturation
32.58 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 28.97°

W: 47.06 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 32.34

Y : 32

Z : 22.24

YXY

Y1 : 32

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 41.96%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 32 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 6.2/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 63.34

A : 7.07

B : 19.01

CIE-Lch

L : 63.34

C : 20.28

H : 69.61

CIE-Luv

L : 63.34

U : 21.04

V : 23.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.57

A : 3.05

B : 16.29






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B29478

Here are the colors similar to B29478. 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.

#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B29478.

#AE8F72
PANTONE 10137 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B29070
PANTONE 10130 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B29478.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B29478.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B29478.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B29478.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B29478

Here are the paint colors similar to B29478. 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 B29478 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B29478 to Benjamin Moore

#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BE997C
Metallic Gold (2163-40)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B29478 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B29478 to Dunn-Edwards

#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B29478 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B29478 to Sherwin Williams

#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B29478 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B29478 to Valspar

#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B29478 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B29478 to PPG Paints

#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B29478 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B29478 to Behr

#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B49073
Poncho (S240-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B29478 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B29478 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 8.71 (91.3% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B29478 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



B29478
Pale Taupe*

7896B2
Cerulean Frost*


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 #B29478?

Color that best contrast with #B29478 is #7896B2, color name is Cerulean Frost*
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 #B29478?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B29478 is #7896B2, color name is Cerulean Frost*.





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