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HEX B36E3B - #B36E3B, RGB(179,110,59) Color


Color Name: Windsor Tan*
Hex Color Code: #B36E3B
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 110, 59)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 38.5%, 67.0%, 29.8%



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What color is B36E3B?

The RGB color code for color number #B36E3B is RGB(179, 110, 59). In the RGB color model, #B36E3B has a red value of 179, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.5% magenta, 67.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B36E3B has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 67.0 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B36E3B is cool or warm?

Color B36E3B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B36E3B? (For interior and product design)

B36E3B 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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Is #B36E3B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B36E3B 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 #B36E3B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 110, 59)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.55%
Yellow
67.04%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(25.5deg, 50.4 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
25.5°
Saturation
50.42 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 118, 68)
Red
119 (46.6%)
Yellow
118 (46.3%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.5°
Saturation
67.04 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 25.5°

W: 23.14 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 24.96

Y : 21.05

Z : 6.89

YXY

Y1 : 21.05

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 56.86%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 21.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.7YR 5.1/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 53.01

A : 22.73

B : 39.29

CIE-Lch

L : 53.01

C : 45.4

H : 59.95

CIE-Luv

L : 53.01

U : 54.01

V : 38.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.88

A : 16.8

B : 23.22






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B36E3B

Here are the colors similar to B36E3B. 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 - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B36E3B.

#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AC723B
PANTONE 10133 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#A77040
PANTONE 10140 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C27237
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B36E3B.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B36E3B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B36E3B.

#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B36E3B.

#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B36E3B

Here are the paint colors similar to B36E3B. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to Sherwin Williams

#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to Valspar

#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to Dunn-Edwards

#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B9714A
Cinnabar (DE 5209)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to PPG Paints

#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to Benjamin Moore

#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to Behr

#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B36E3B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B36E3B to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 10.91 (89.1% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.68 (88.3% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 15.04 (85.0% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 15.41 (84.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B36E3B 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



B36E3B
Windsor Tan*

3B80B3
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 #B36E3B?

Color that best contrast with #B36E3B is #3B80B3, 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 #B36E3B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B36E3B is #3B80B3, color name is Steel Blue*.





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