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HEX B37C5B - #B37C5B, RGB(179,124,91) Color


Color Name: French Beige*
Hex Color Code: #B37C5B
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 124, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 30.7%, 49.2%, 29.8%



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What color is B37C5B?

The RGB color code for color number #B37C5B is RGB(179, 124, 91). In the RGB color model, #B37C5B has a red value of 179, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.7% magenta, 49.2% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B37C5B has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 49.2 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B37C5B is cool or warm?

Color B37C5B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B37C5B? (For interior and product design)

B37C5B has an LRV of nearly 25. 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 #B37C5B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B37C5B 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 #B37C5B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 124, 91)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.73%
Yellow
49.16%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(22.5deg, 36.7 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
36.67 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 106, 69)
Red
94 (37.0%)
Yellow
106 (41.4%)
Blue
69 (26.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
49.16 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 22.5°

W: 35.69 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 27.69

Y : 24.75

Z : 13.22

YXY

Y1 : 24.75

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 51.37%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 24.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.5YR 5.5/5.6

CIE-Lab

L : 56.84

A : 17.5

B : 26.55

CIE-Lch

L : 56.84

C : 31.8

H : 56.61

CIE-Luv

L : 56.84

U : 40.36

V : 29.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.75

A : 12.26

B : 19.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B37C5B

Here are the colors similar to B37C5B. 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.

#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A67B5B
Latte
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#A0785A
Chamoisee
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B37C5B.

#AD7C59
PANTONE 4645 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#AA8066
PANTONE 479 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A87357
PANTONE 8022 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A9714F
PANTONE 4262 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B37C5B.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B37C5B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B37C5B.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B37C5B.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B37C5B

Here are the paint colors similar to B37C5B. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to Benjamin Moore

#B17D60
Lenape Trail (1222)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#A87857
Cappuccino Muffin (1155)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#A97B54
Glazed Pear (1092)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A3795A
Old Canal (1132)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to Valspar

#B17857
Terra Cotta Trail (2005-7B)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#B38159
Gleaming Tan (3002-7B)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#AA8064
Teddy (8004-12E)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#A57758
Rustic Oak (2007-7B)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to Dunn-Edwards

#AF7B57
Saddle Brown (DE 5264)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#A4725A
Chic Brick (DE 6104)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to Sherwin Williams

#B0785C
Spiced Cider (SW 7702)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#AC7559
Decorous Amber (SW 0007)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#A57955
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to Behr

#AB7E5E
Burnt Toffee (S230-6)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A77C57
Antique Penny (S270-7)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#A88168
Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#A37D5E
Ancient Pottery (N250-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to PPG Paints

#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B27D50
Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#A27253
Red Rock Falls (PPG16-06)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B37C5B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B37C5B to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 11.69 (88.3% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 11.98 (88.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 13.31 (86.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B37C5B 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



B37C5B
French Beige*

5B92B3
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #B37C5B?

Color that best contrast with #B37C5B is #5B92B3, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #B37C5B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B37C5B is #5B92B3, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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