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What color is B36957?

The RGB color code for color number #B36957 is RGB(179, 105, 87). In the RGB color model, #B36957 has a red value of 179, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.3% magenta, 51.4% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.7° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B36957 has a hue of 11.7° (degrees), 51.4 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B36957 is cool or warm?

Color B36957 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B36957? (For interior and product design)

B36957 has an LRV of nearly 20. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#B36957

Light Color


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Is #B36957 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B36957 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 #B36957 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 105, 87)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
41.34%
Yellow
51.40%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(11.74deg, 37.7 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
11.74°
Saturation
37.70 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 99, 74)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Yellow
99 (38.9%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
11.74°
Saturation
51.40 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 11.74°

W: 34.12 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 25.36

Y : 20.37

Z : 11.61

YXY

Y1 : 20.37

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 58.82%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 20.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.8YR 5.1/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 52.26

A : 27.68

B : 22.84

CIE-Lch

L : 52.26

C : 35.89

H : 39.53

CIE-Luv

L : 52.26

U : 53.99

V : 22.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.14

A : 21.3

B : 16.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B36957


Here are the colors similar to B36957. 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.



#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#CD5B45
Dark Coral
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B36957.


#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#AE6960
PANTONE 4039 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#A76E5E
PANTONE 2441 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C16F58
PANTONE 2435 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B36957.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B36957.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B36957.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B36957.


#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#D5654D
RAL 2012 - Salmon Orange
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B36957


Here are the paint colors similar to B36957. 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 B36957 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B36957 to Valspar


#B86B56
Florentine Clay (2003-5B)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#A9695B
Pajarito Red (2001-7B)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C37466
Rhapsody (2002-5C)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B36957 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B36957 to Benjamin Moore


#B26B5D
Canyon Rock (CSP-1120)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#AE675E
Potters Wheel (1294)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A56559
Brickyard Clay (CW-235)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B36957 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B36957 to PPG Paints


#AE6456
Cinnabar (PPG1065-6)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AB6F60
Amaretto (PPG1066-6)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B36957 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B36957 to Behr


#B06F60
Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#AF6D62
Scene Stealer (MQ1-22)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BD6F56
Before Winter (M190-6)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B86D64
Hacienda Tile (MQ4-34)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B36957 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B36957 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6955
Cedar Grove (DE 5152)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B5745C
Weathered Saddle (DE 5187)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B45F56
Redwood City (DE 5117)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#AD735A
Arizona Clay (DET 454)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B36957 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B36957 to Sherwin Williams


#B3675D
Henna Shade (SW 6326)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#A76251
Roycroft Adobe (SW 0040)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B57466
Rojo Dust (SW 9006)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B36957 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



B36957
Blast-Off Bronze*

57A1B3
Maximum 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 #B36957?

Color that best contrast with #B36957 is #57A1B3, color name is Maximum 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 #B36957?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B36957 is #57A1B3, color name is Maximum Blue*.





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