Color Name
Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code
#B3968B
RGB Color Code
RGB(179, 150, 139)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 16.2%, 22.3%, 29.8%
#B3968B hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is B3968B?

The RGB color code for color number #B3968B is RGB(179, 150, 139). In the RGB color model, #B3968B has a red value of 179, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 22.3% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.5° (degrees), 20.8 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3968B has a hue of 16.5° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3968B is cool or warm?

Color B3968B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3968B? (For interior and product design)

B3968B has an LRV of nearly 33. 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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#B3968B

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #B3968B with dark and light Color




Is #B3968B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3968B 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 #B3968B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 150, 139)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.20%
Yellow
22.35%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(16.5deg, 20.8 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
16.5°
Saturation
20.83 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 84, 65)
Red
60 (23.6%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.5°
Saturation
22.35 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 16.5°

W: 54.51 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 34.16

Y : 33.26

Z : 29.05

YXY

Y1 : 33.26

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 41.18%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 33.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.8YR 6.3/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.37

A : 9.05

B : 9.82

CIE-Lch

L : 64.37

C : 13.36

H : 47.34

CIE-Luv

L : 64.37

U : 18.79

V : 11.98

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.67

A : 4.79

B : 10.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3968B

Here are the colors similar to B3968B. 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 Color
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#9A8678 Color
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#BC8F8F Color
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)
#98817B Color
Cinereous
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3968B.

#B49289 Color
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B99682 Color
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#A48C89 Color
PANTONE 4089 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C09A97 Color
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3968B.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3968B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3968B.

#C89C82 Color
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3968B.

#A48F7A Color
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3968B

Here are the paint colors similar to B3968B. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3968B to Dunn-Edwards



Valspar

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3968B to Valspar



Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3968B to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D Color
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C8977E Color
Ointment Pink (21)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3968B to PPG Paints



Behr

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3968B to Behr



Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3968B to Sherwin Williams



Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3968B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3968B to Benjamin Moore

#C39D87 Color
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#C19E9B Color
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#9F8E84 Color
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#B59077 Color
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#B3968B 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



B3968B
Pale Taupe*

8BA8B3
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 #B3968B?

Color that best contrast with #B3968B is #8BA8B3, 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 #B3968B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3968B is #8BA8B3, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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