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What color is B3AE87?

The RGB color code for color number #B3AE87 is RGB(179, 174, 135). In the RGB color model, #B3AE87 has a red value of 179, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 24.6% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.2° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3AE87 has a hue of 53.2° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.



Color B3AE87 is cool or warm?

Color B3AE87 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B3AE87? (For interior and product design)

B3AE87 has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#B3AE87

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #B3AE87 with dark and light Color




Is #B3AE87 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B3AE87 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 #B3AE87 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 174, 135)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.79%
Yellow
24.58%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(53.18deg, 22.4 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
53.18°
Saturation
22.45 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 95, 56)
Red
47 (18.6%)
Yellow
95 (37.1%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.18°
Saturation
24.58 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 53.18°

W: 52.94 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 38.1

Y : 41.61

Z : 28.94

YXY

Y1 : 41.61

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 31.76%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 41.6 %

Munsell Color System

1GY 6.9/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.6

A : -4.6

B : 20.71

CIE-Lch

L : 70.6

C : 21.21

H : 102.53

CIE-Luv

L : 70.6

U : 5.16

V : 28.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.5

A : -7.44

B : 18.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B3AE87


Here are the colors similar to B3AE87. 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.



#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3AE87.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3AE87.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3AE87.


#B0AA7E
PANTONE 452 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3AE87.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3AE87.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B3AE87


Here are the paint colors similar to B3AE87. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B3AE87 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3AE87 to PPG Paints


#AFA97D
Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B3AE87 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3AE87 to Benjamin Moore


#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#AFB288
Grasslands (502)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B3AE87 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3AE87 to Behr


#B4AC84
Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B3AE87 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3AE87 to Valspar


#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#AEB087
Terrarium (V059-4)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B3AE87 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3AE87 to Dunn-Edwards


#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B3AE87 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B3AE87 to Sherwin Williams


#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#AEB08F
Majolica Green (SW 0013)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#B3AE87 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



B3AE87
Sage Green*

878CB3
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 #B3AE87?

Color that best contrast with #B3AE87 is #878CB3, 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 #B3AE87?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B3AE87 is #878CB3, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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