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What color is B36C8A?

The RGB color code for color number #B36C8A is RGB(179, 108, 138). In the RGB color model, #B36C8A has a red value of 179, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.7% magenta, 22.9% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 334.6° (degrees), 31.8 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B36C8A has a hue of 334.6° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B36C8A is cool or warm?

Color B36C8A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B36C8A? (For interior and product design)

B36C8A 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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#B36C8A

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #B36C8A with dark and light Color




Is #B36C8A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B36C8A 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 #B36C8A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 108, 138)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.66%
Yellow
22.91%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(334.65deg, 31.8 %, 56.3 %)

Hue
334.65°
Saturation
31.84 %.
Lightness
56.27 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 71, 81)
Red
85 (33.2%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
81 (31.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
334.65°
Saturation
39.66 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 334.65°

W: 42.35 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 28.54

Y : 22.14

Z : 26.81

YXY

Y1 : 22.14

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 57.65%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 22.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.1RP 5.3/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 54.18

A : 32.32

B : -4.36

CIE-Lch

L : 54.18

C : 32.62

H : 352.31

CIE-Luv

L : 54.18

U : 42.93

V : -11.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.06

A : 25.91

B : -0.85






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B36C8A


Here are the colors similar to B36C8A. 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 - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
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Rose Gold
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#CD607E
Cinnamon Satin
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#B768A2
Pearly Purple
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B36C8A.


#A56E87
PANTONE 7646 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C16784
PANTONE 7634 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B06C96
PANTONE 681 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B27B93
PANTONE 10166 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B36C8A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B36C8A.


#AE638B
BS 24-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B36C8A.


#C4618C
RAL 4003 - Heather Violet
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B36C8A.






Paint color for Hex #B36C8A


Here are the paint colors similar to B36C8A. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B36C8A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B36C8A to Dunn-Edwards


#B87592
First Plum (DE 5018)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B96482
Raspberry Parfait (DE 5033)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C95B83
Lipstick (DE 5040)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#AE5883
Vivid Violet (DE 5012)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B36C8A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B36C8A to Valspar


#AF7193
So Long Shadow (1004-3B)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#AE668E
Felicia (M202)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C86190
Rose Dust (1002-1B)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#C564A0
Cosmic Pink (1001-1A)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B36C8A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B36C8A to Benjamin Moore


#BA7699
Melrose Pink (1363)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#C77A9A
Tropical Rose (1355)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#AE6C75
Prom Dress (1273)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B36C8A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B36C8A to PPG Paints


#C86E94
Florentine Pink (PPG17-09)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C66787
Geranium Pink (PPG1182-6)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C25A88
Tutti Frutti (PPG17-10)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B36C8A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B36C8A to Behr


#A06582
Love Poem (M120-6)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#BE5C87
Beauty Queen (P120-5)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BB7283
Smell The Roses (MQ1-08)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#C8647F
Ballerina Tutu (P130-6)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B36C8A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B36C8A to Sherwin Williams


#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#CC617F
Dragon Fruit (SW 6855)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)
#9E6D79
Moss Rose (SW 6291)
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B36C8A 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



B36C8A
Turkish Rose*

6CB395
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 #B36C8A?

Color that best contrast with #B36C8A is #6CB395, 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 #B36C8A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B36C8A is #6CB395, color name is Mint Green*.





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