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What color is B3937E?

The RGB color code for color number #B3937E is RGB(179, 147, 126). In the RGB color model, #B3937E has a red value of 179, a green value of 147, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 29.6% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.8° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3937E has a hue of 23.8° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3937E is cool or warm?

Color B3937E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3937E? (For interior and product design)

B3937E has an LRV of nearly 32. 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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#B3937E

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #B3937E with dark and light Color




Is #B3937E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3937E 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 #B3937E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 147, 126)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
147 (57.6%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.88%
Yellow
29.61%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(23.77deg, 25.9 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
23.77°
Saturation
25.85 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 92, 65)
Red
66 (26.0%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.77°
Saturation
29.61 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 23.77°

W: 49.41 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 32.79

Y : 31.96

Z : 24.18

YXY

Y1 : 31.96

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 42.35%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 32 %

Munsell Color System

8YR 6.2/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 63.31

A : 8.83

B : 15.63

CIE-Lch

L : 63.31

C : 17.95

H : 60.53

CIE-Luv

L : 63.31

U : 21.8

V : 19.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.53

A : 4.61

B : 14.21






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3937E


Here are the colors similar to B3937E. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3937E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3937E.


#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#AB8C74
PANTONE 4047 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3937E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3937E.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3937E.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3937E


Here are the paint colors similar to B3937E. 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 B3937E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3937E to Behr


#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3937E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3937E to Benjamin Moore


#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B18E74
Serengeti Sand (2164-40)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3937E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3937E to PPG Paints


#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3937E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3937E to Dunn-Edwards


#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3937E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3937E to Valspar


#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#B28E6D
Sassafras Tea (V087-4)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3937E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3937E to Sherwin Williams


#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3937E 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



B3937E
Pale Taupe*

7E9EB3
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 #B3937E?

Color that best contrast with #B3937E is #7E9EB3, 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 #B3937E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3937E is #7E9EB3, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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