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What color is B38D80?

The RGB color code for color number #B38D80 is RGB(179, 141, 128). In the RGB color model, #B38D80 has a red value of 179, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 28.5% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.3° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation, and 60.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38D80 has a hue of 15.3° (degrees), 28.5 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38D80 is cool or warm?

Color B38D80 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38D80? (For interior and product design)

B38D80 has an LRV of nearly 30. 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.



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#B38D80

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #B38D80 with dark and light Color




Is #B38D80 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38D80 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 #B38D80 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 141, 128)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.23%
Yellow
28.49%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(15.29deg, 25.1 %, 60.2 %)

Hue
15.29°
Saturation
25.12 %.
Lightness
60.20 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 88, 67)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Yellow
88 (34.6%)
Blue
67 (26.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.29°
Saturation
28.49 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 15.29°

W: 50.20 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 32.01

Y : 30.19

Z : 24.56

YXY

Y1 : 30.19

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 44.71%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 30.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.3YR 6.0/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 61.82

A : 12.45

B : 12.42

CIE-Lch

L : 61.82

C : 17.59

H : 44.94

CIE-Luv

L : 61.82

U : 25.23

V : 14.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.95

A : 7.83

B : 11.96






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38D80


Here are the colors similar to B38D80. 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.



#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38D80.


#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38D80.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38D80.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B38D80.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B38D80.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B38D80


Here are the paint colors similar to B38D80. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B38D80 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38D80 to Valspar


#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B38D80 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38D80 to PPG Paints


#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38D80 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38D80 to Sherwin Williams


#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38D80 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38D80 to Dunn-Edwards


#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B38D80 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38D80 to Behr


#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B08872
Minestrone (S200-5)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#AD8177
Smoke Bush Rose (S170-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B38D80 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38D80 to Benjamin Moore


#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#A47F73
Appalachian Spring (2100-40)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38D80 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



B38D80
Tawny Birch*

80A6B3
Pewter 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 #B38D80?

Color that best contrast with #B38D80 is #80A6B3, color name is Pewter 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 #B38D80?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38D80 is #80A6B3, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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