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What color is B3A169?

The RGB color code for color number #B3A169 is RGB(179, 161, 105). In the RGB color model, #B3A169 has a red value of 179, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 41.3% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.4° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation, and 55.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3A169 has a hue of 45.4° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3A169 is cool or warm?

Color B3A169 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3A169? (For interior and product design)

B3A169 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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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#B3A169

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #B3A169 with dark and light Color




Is #B3A169 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3A169 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 #B3A169 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 161, 105)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.06%
Yellow
41.34%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(45.41deg, 32.7 %, 55.7 %)

Hue
45.41°
Saturation
32.74 %.
Lightness
55.69 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 112, 59)
Red
64 (25.0%)
Yellow
112 (44.0%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45.41°
Saturation
41.34 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 45.41°

W: 41.18 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 33.89

Y : 36.09

Z : 18.55

YXY

Y1 : 36.09

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 36.86%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 36.1 %

Munsell Color System

7Y 6.5/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 66.59

A : -1.46

B : 31.54

CIE-Lch

L : 66.59

C : 31.57

H : 92.65

CIE-Luv

L : 66.59

U : 14.71

V : 40.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.08

A : -4.46

B : 23.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3A169


Here are the colors similar to B3A169. 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.



#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3A169.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3A169.


#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3A169.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3A169.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3A169.


#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3A169


Here are the paint colors similar to B3A169. 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 B3A169 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3A169 to Dunn-Edwards


#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3A169 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3A169 to Sherwin Williams


#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3A169 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3A169 to Valspar


#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3A169 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3A169 to Behr


#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3A169 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3A169 to Benjamin Moore


#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C9B37A
Westwood Tan (256)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3A169 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3A169 to PPG Paints


#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3A169 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



B3A169
Sand*

697BB3
Glaucous*


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 #B3A169?

Color that best contrast with #B3A169 is #697BB3, color name is Glaucous*
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 #B3A169?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3A169 is #697BB3, color name is Glaucous*.





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