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HEX B36B8B - #B36B8B, RGB(179,107,139) Color


Color Name: Turkish Rose*
Hex Color Code: #B36B8B
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 107, 139)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 40.2%, 22.3%, 29.8%



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What color is B36B8B?

The RGB color code for color number #B36B8B is RGB(179, 107, 139). In the RGB color model, #B36B8B has a red value of 179, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.2% magenta, 22.3% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 333.3° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B36B8B has a hue of 333.3° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B36B8B is cool or warm?

Color B36B8B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B36B8B? (For interior and product design)

B36B8B has an LRV of nearly 22. 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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Compare LRV 22 of #B36B8B with dark and light Color




Is #B36B8B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B36B8B 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 #B36B8B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 107, 139)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
40.22%
Yellow
22.35%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(333.33deg, 32.1 %, 56.1 %)

Hue
333.33°
Saturation
32.14 %.
Lightness
56.08 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 70, 81)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Yellow
70 (27.3%)
Blue
81 (31.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
333.33°
Saturation
40.22 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 333.33°

W: 41.96 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 28.51

Y : 21.96

Z : 27.16

YXY

Y1 : 21.96

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 58.04%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 22 %

Munsell Color System

5.7RP 5.2/6.9

CIE-Lab

L : 53.99

A : 33.02

B : -5.23

CIE-Lch

L : 53.99

C : 33.43

H : 350.99

CIE-Luv

L : 53.99

U : 43.27

V : -13

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.86

A : 26.57

B : -1.56






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B36B8B

Here are the colors similar to B36B8B. 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.

#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#CD607E
Cinnamon Satin
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#B76E79
Rose Gold
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B36B8B.

#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B36B8B.

#B06C96
PANTONE 681 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#A56E87
PANTONE 7646 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#C16784
PANTONE 7634 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#A76590
PANTONE 4082 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B36B8B.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B36B8B.

#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B36B8B.



Paint color for Hex #B36B8B

Here are the paint colors similar to B36B8B. 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 B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to Valspar

#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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Rose Dust (1002-1B)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to Dunn-Edwards

#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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Raspberry Parfait (DE 5033)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#AE5883
Vivid Violet (DE 5012)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#C95B83
Lipstick (DE 5040)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to Benjamin Moore

#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C77A9A
Tropical Rose (1355)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#C9527F
Razzle Dazzle (1348)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to PPG Paints

#C86E94
Florentine Pink (PPG17-09)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#C66787
Geranium Pink (PPG1182-6)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#C25A88
Tutti Frutti (PPG17-10)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to Behr

#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#A06582
Love Poem (M120-6)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#BB7283
Smell The Roses (MQ1-08)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#C8647F
Ballerina Tutu (P130-6)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 16.14 (83.9% similar)
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Brassica (271)
ΔE - 16.92 (83.1% similar)
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Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 17.05 (83.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B36B8B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B36B8B to Sherwin Williams

#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
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Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
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Dragon Fruit (SW 6855)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#9E6D79
Moss Rose (SW 6291)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B36B8B 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



B36B8B
Turkish Rose*

6BB393
Mint Green*


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 #B36B8B?

Color that best contrast with #B36B8B is #6BB393, color name is Mint Green*
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 #B36B8B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B36B8B is #6BB393, color name is Mint Green*.





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