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HEX B3AA83 - #B3AA83, RGB(179,170,131) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #B3AA83
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 170, 131)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.0%, 26.8%, 29.8%



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What color is B3AA83?

The RGB color code for color number #B3AA83 is RGB(179, 170, 131). In the RGB color model, #B3AA83 has a red value of 179, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.0% magenta, 26.8% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.8° (degrees), 24.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3AA83 has a hue of 48.8° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3AA83 is cool or warm?

Color B3AA83 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3AA83? (For interior and product design)

B3AA83 has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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#B3AA83

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Compare LRV 40 of #B3AA83 with dark and light Color




Is #B3AA83 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3AA83 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 #B3AA83 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 170, 131)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.03%
Yellow
26.82%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(48.75deg, 24.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
48.75°
Saturation
24.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 96, 57)
Red
51 (19.9%)
Yellow
96 (37.8%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.75°
Saturation
26.82 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 48.75°

W: 51.37 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 37.06

Y : 39.97

Z : 27.23

YXY

Y1 : 39.97

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 33.33%

Y : 48.63%


LRV

~ 40 %

Munsell Color System

9.3Y 6.8/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 69.45

A : -3.03

B : 21.31

CIE-Lch

L : 69.45

C : 21.53

H : 98.09

CIE-Luv

L : 69.45

U : 7.71

V : 29.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.22

A : -6

B : 18.72






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B3AA83

Here are the colors similar to B3AA83. 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 - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3AA83.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3AA83.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3AA83.

#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3AA83.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3AA83.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B3AA83

Here are the paint colors similar to B3AA83. 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 B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to Behr

#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to PPG Paints

#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to Valspar

#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to Dunn-Edwards

#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to Benjamin Moore

#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to Sherwin Williams

#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B3AA83 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3AA83 to Farrow & Ball

#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3AA83 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



B3AA83
Sand*

838CB3
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #B3AA83?

Color that best contrast with #B3AA83 is #838CB3, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #B3AA83?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3AA83 is #838CB3, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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