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What color is B37247?

The RGB color code for color number #B37247 is RGB(179, 114, 71). In the RGB color model, #B37247 has a red value of 179, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.3% magenta, 60.3% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.9° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B37247 has a hue of 23.9° (degrees), 60.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B37247 is cool or warm?

Color B37247 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B37247? (For interior and product design)

B37247 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.



Dark Color

#B37247

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #B37247 with dark and light Color




Is #B37247 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B37247 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 #B37247 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 114, 71)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
36.31%
Yellow
60.34%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(23.89deg, 43.2 %, 49.0 %)

Hue
23.89°
Saturation
43.20 %.
Lightness
49.02 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 113, 69)
Red
110 (43.2%)
Yellow
113 (44.3%)
Blue
69 (27.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.89°
Saturation
60.34 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 23.89°

W: 27.84 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 25.75

Y : 22.07

Z : 8.86

YXY

Y1 : 22.07

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 55.29%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 22.1 %

Munsell Color System

5YR 5.2/6.8

CIE-Lab

L : 54.1

A : 21.34

B : 34.19

CIE-Lch

L : 54.1

C : 40.3

H : 58.03

CIE-Luv

L : 54.1

U : 49.75

V : 35

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.98

A : 15.59

B : 21.7






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B37247


Here are the colors similar to B37247. 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 - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B37247.


#AC6E4A
PANTONE 4263 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#A9714F
PANTONE 4262 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BE7A47
PANTONE 10144 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#AC7153
PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B37247.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B37247.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B37247.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B37247.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B37247


Here are the paint colors similar to B37247. 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 B37247 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B37247 to Dunn-Edwards


#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B9714A
Cinnabar (DE 5209)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B67350
Outlawed Orange (DET 465)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B37247 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B37247 to PPG Paints


#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#A66E49
Ginger Spice (PPG1070-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B37247 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B37247 to Sherwin Williams


#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BB7748
Tigereye (SW 6362)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B37247 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B37247 to Valspar


#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B37247 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B37247 to Benjamin Moore


#B87450
Firenze (AF-225)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C37540
Buttered Yam (AF-230)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B37247 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B37247 to Behr


#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B67656
Campfire Blaze (HDC-AC-06)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B37247 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



B37247
Windsor Tan*

4788B3
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 #B37247?

Color that best contrast with #B37247 is #4788B3, 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 #B37247?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B37247 is #4788B3, color name is Steel Blue*.





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