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What color is B38D8E?

The RGB color code for color number #B38D8E is RGB(179, 141, 142). In the RGB color model, #B38D8E has a red value of 179, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 20.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 358.4° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 62.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B38D8E has a hue of 358.4° (degrees), 21.2 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B38D8E is cool or warm?

Color B38D8E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B38D8E? (For interior and product design)

B38D8E has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#B38D8E

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #B38D8E with dark and light Color




Is #B38D8E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B38D8E 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 #B38D8E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 141, 142)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.23%
Yellow
20.67%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(358.42deg, 20.0 %, 62.7 %)

Hue
358.42°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
62.75 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 79, 69)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
79 (30.9%)
Blue
69 (27.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
358.42°
Saturation
21.23 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 358.42°

W: 55.29 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 33

Y : 30.59

Z : 29.76

YXY

Y1 : 30.59

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 44.71%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 30.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.7YR 6.1/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 62.16

A : 14.53

B : 4.97

CIE-Lch

L : 62.16

C : 15.36

H : 18.87

CIE-Luv

L : 62.16

U : 23.69

V : 4.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.31

A : 9.72

B : 6.81






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B38D8E


Here are the colors similar to B38D8E. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B38D8E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B38D8E.


#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B38D8E.


#AD878D
RAL 010 60 15 - Orchid Red
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B48286
RAL 020 60 20 - Retro Pink
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B3837F
RAL 030 60 20 - Desert Red
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#A3898A
RAL 020 60 10 - Tin Pink
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B38D8E.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B38D8E.


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B38D8E


Here are the paint colors similar to B38D8E. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B38D8E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B38D8E to PPG Paints


#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#A9898D
Coffee Rose (PPG1048-5)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B38D8E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B38D8E to Behr


#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B38D8E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B38D8E to Valspar


#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B38D8E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B38D8E to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B38D8E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B38D8E to Sherwin Williams


#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A38887
Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#AE8087
Audrey's Blush (SW 9001)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B38D8E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B38D8E to Dunn-Edwards


#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B38D8E 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



B38D8E
Rosy Brown*

8DB3B2
Opal*


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 #B38D8E?

Color that best contrast with #B38D8E is #8DB3B2, color name is Opal*
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 #B38D8E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B38D8E is #8DB3B2, color name is Opal*.





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