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What color is B3A36C?

The RGB color code for color number #B3A36C is RGB(179, 163, 108). In the RGB color model, #B3A36C has a red value of 179, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 39.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 31.8 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3A36C has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3A36C is cool or warm?

Color B3A36C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3A36C? (For interior and product design)

B3A36C has an LRV of nearly 37. 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.



Dark Color

#B3A36C

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B3A36C with dark and light Color




Is #B3A36C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3A36C 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 #B3A36C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 163, 108)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.94%
Yellow
39.66%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(46.48deg, 31.8 %, 56.3 %)

Hue
46.48°
Saturation
31.84 %.
Lightness
56.27 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 111, 58)
Red
61 (24.1%)
Yellow
111 (43.5%)
Blue
58 (22.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.48°
Saturation
39.66 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 46.48°

W: 42.35 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 34.39

Y : 36.86

Z : 19.49

YXY

Y1 : 36.86

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 36.08%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 36.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.6Y 6.6/4.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.17

A : -2.2

B : 30.69

CIE-Lch

L : 67.17

C : 30.77

H : 94.1

CIE-Luv

L : 67.17

U : 13.28

V : 39.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.71

A : -5.13

B : 23.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3A36C


Here are the colors similar to B3A36C. 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 - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3A36C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3A36C.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3A36C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3A36C.


#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3A36C.


#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3A36C


Here are the paint colors similar to B3A36C. 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 B3A36C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3A36C to Dunn-Edwards


#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3A36C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3A36C to Behr


#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3A36C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3A36C to Sherwin Williams


#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3A36C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3A36C to Valspar


#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3A36C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3A36C to PPG Paints


#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3A36C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3A36C to Benjamin Moore


#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#ACA96E
Agave (AF-420)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#C9B37A
Westwood Tan (256)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3A36C 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



B3A36C
Sand*

6C7CB3
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 #B3A36C?

Color that best contrast with #B3A36C is #6C7CB3, 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 #B3A36C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3A36C is #6C7CB3, color name is Glaucous*.





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