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HEX B36E38 - #B36E38, RGB(179,110,56) Color


Color Name: Windsor Tan*
Hex Color Code: #B36E38
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 110, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 38.5%, 68.7%, 29.8%



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What color is B36E38?

The RGB color code for color number #B36E38 is RGB(179, 110, 56). In the RGB color model, #B36E38 has a red value of 179, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.5% magenta, 68.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.3° (degrees), 52.3 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B36E38 has a hue of 26.3° (degrees), 68.7 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B36E38 is cool or warm?

Color B36E38 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B36E38? (For interior and product design)

B36E38 has an LRV of nearly 21. 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 21 of #B36E38 with dark and light Color




Is #B36E38 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B36E38 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 #B36E38 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 110, 56)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.55%
Yellow
68.72%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(26.34deg, 52.3 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
26.34°
Saturation
52.34 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(120, 120, 68)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Yellow
120 (47.0%)
Blue
68 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.34°
Saturation
68.72 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 26.34°

W: 21.96 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 24.88

Y : 21.02

Z : 6.49

YXY

Y1 : 21.02

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 56.86%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 21 %

Munsell Color System

6YR 5.1/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 52.97

A : 22.55

B : 40.8

CIE-Lch

L : 52.97

C : 46.62

H : 61.07

CIE-Luv

L : 52.97

U : 54.31

V : 39.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.85

A : 16.63

B : 23.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B36E38

Here are the colors similar to B36E38. 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.

#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B36E38.

#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#AC723B
PANTONE 10133 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#A77040
PANTONE 10140 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B36E38.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B36E38.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B36E38.

#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B36E38.

#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B36E38

Here are the paint colors similar to B36E38. 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 B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to Valspar

#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to Sherwin Williams

#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to PPG Paints

#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to Benjamin Moore

#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to Dunn-Edwards

#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to Behr

#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B36E38 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B36E38 to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 11.52 (88.5% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 12.37 (87.6% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 15.68 (84.3% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 16.05 (84.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B36E38 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



B36E38
Windsor Tan*

387DB3
Steel 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 #B36E38?

Color that best contrast with #B36E38 is #387DB3, color name is Steel 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 #B36E38?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B36E38 is #387DB3, color name is Steel Blue*.





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