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What color is B29688?

The RGB color code for color number #B29688 is RGB(178, 150, 136). In the RGB color model, #B29688 has a red value of 178, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 23.6% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B29688 has a hue of 20° (degrees), 23.6 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.



Color B29688 is cool or warm?

Color B29688 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B29688? (For interior and product design)

B29688 has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

#B29688

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #B29688 with dark and light Color




Is #B29688 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B29688 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 #B29688 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 150, 136)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.73%
Yellow
23.60%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 21.4 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
21.43 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 86, 65)
Red
61 (24.0%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
65 (25.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
23.60 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 53.33 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 33.71

Y : 33.06

Z : 27.9

YXY

Y1 : 33.06

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 41.18%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 33.1 %

Munsell Color System

9.1YR 6.3/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.21

A : 8.21

B : 11.26

CIE-Lch

L : 64.21

C : 13.94

H : 53.9

CIE-Luv

L : 64.21

U : 18.4

V : 14.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.49

A : 4.05

B : 11.48






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B29688


Here are the colors similar to B29688. 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 - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B29688.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B29688.


#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B29688.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B29688.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B29688.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.75 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B29688


Here are the paint colors similar to B29688. 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 B29688 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B29688 to Behr


#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B29688 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B29688 to PPG Paints


#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B29688 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B29688 to Dunn-Edwards


#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B29688 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B29688 to Sherwin Williams


#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B29688 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B29688 to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A28776
Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B29688 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B29688 to Benjamin Moore


#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B29688 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



B29688
Pale Taupe*

88A4B2
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 #B29688?

Color that best contrast with #B29688 is #88A4B2, 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 #B29688?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B29688 is #88A4B2, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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