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What color is B38400?

The RGB color code for color number #B38400 is RGB(179, 132, 0). In the RGB color model, #B38400 has a red value of 179, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 35.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38400 has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38400 is cool or warm?

Color B38400 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38400? (For interior and product design)

B38400 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

#B38400

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #B38400 with dark and light Color




Is #B38400 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38400 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 #B38400 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 132, 0)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.26%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(44.25deg, 100.0 %, 35.1 %)

Hue
44.25°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
35.10 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 169, 56)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Yellow
169 (66.1%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.25°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 44.25°

W: 0.00 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 26.84

Y : 26.09

Z : 3.62

YXY

Y1 : 26.09

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 48.24%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 26.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 5.6/9.5

CIE-Lab

L : 58.12

A : 8.56

B : 63.48

CIE-Lch

L : 58.12

C : 64.05

H : 82.32

CIE-Luv

L : 58.12

U : 39.62

V : 59.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.07

A : 4.43

B : 31.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38400


Here are the colors similar to B38400. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 8.65 (91.3% similar)
#967117
Drab
ΔE - 8.65 (91.3% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 8.82 (91.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38400.


#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#AC8400
PANTONE 118 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38400.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B38400.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38400.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B38400.


#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#9A7B1E
BS 10-C-37 - Yellow Brown
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B38400


Here are the paint colors similar to B38400. 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 B38400 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38400 to Benjamin Moore


#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B38400 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38400 to Valspar


#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A88B2D
Scottish Moss (V056-5)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38400 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38400 to Sherwin Williams


#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B38400 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38400 to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 8.32 (91.7% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 8.36 (91.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B38400 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38400 to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38400 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38400 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#A6893A
Peanut Brittle (DE 5447)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38400 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



B38400
Dark Goldenrod*

002FB3
International Klein 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 #B38400?

Color that best contrast with #B38400 is #002FB3, color name is International Klein 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 #B38400?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38400 is #002FB3, color name is International Klein Blue*.





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