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What color is B38146?

The RGB color code for color number #B38146 is RGB(179, 129, 70). In the RGB color model, #B38146 has a red value of 179, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.9% magenta, 60.9% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.5° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38146 has a hue of 32.5° (degrees), 60.9 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38146 is cool or warm?

Color B38146 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38146? (For interior and product design)

B38146 has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#B38146

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #B38146 with dark and light Color




Is #B38146 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38146 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 #B38146 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 129, 70)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
70 (27.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.93%
Yellow
60.89%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(32.48deg, 43.8 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
32.48°
Saturation
43.78 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 121, 65)
Red
99 (38.8%)
Yellow
121 (47.6%)
Blue
65 (25.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.48°
Saturation
60.89 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 32.48°

W: 27.45 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 27.55

Y : 25.73

Z : 9.31

YXY

Y1 : 25.73

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 49.41%

Y : 72.55%


LRV

~ 25.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.9YR 5.6/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 57.78

A : 12.88

B : 39.1

CIE-Lch

L : 57.78

C : 41.16

H : 71.76

CIE-Luv

L : 57.78

U : 38.91

V : 42.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.72

A : 8.18

B : 24.62






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38146


Here are the colors similar to B38146. 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.



#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38146.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B38146.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B38146.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38146.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38146.


#AC7644
PANTONE 2314 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#B77729
PANTONE 7511 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C6893F
PANTONE 7510 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#C88242
PANTONE 722 C
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B38146


Here are the paint colors similar to B38146. 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.


Behr

Hex color B38146 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38146 to Behr


#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#B58355
Roasted Cashew (S250-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38146 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38146 to Sherwin Williams


#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C08650
Rookwood Amber (SW 2817)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B38146 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38146 to PPG Paints


#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#B27D50
Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38146 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38146 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#CA884E
Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#CB904E
Slightly Golden (DE 5299)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B38146 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38146 to Valspar


#BC7F3E
Amber Sienna (3003-5A)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AC783F
Vintage Lincoln (8002-19G)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C3813D
Fancy Suede (3010-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B6762B
Simply Sienna (V049-6)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B38146 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38146 to Benjamin Moore


#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#BD7D48
English Ochre (CW-290)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38146 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



B38146
Copper*

4678B3
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 #B38146?

Color that best contrast with #B38146 is #4678B3, 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 #B38146?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38146 is #4678B3, color name is Steel Blue*.





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