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What color is B46848?

The RGB color code for color number #B46848 is RGB(180, 104, 72). In the RGB color model, #B46848 has a red value of 180, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 60.0% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.8° (degrees), 42.9 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B46848 has a hue of 17.8° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B46848 is cool or warm?

Color B46848 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B46848? (For interior and product design)

B46848 has an LRV of nearly 20. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#B46848

Light Color


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Is #B46848 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B46848 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 #B46848 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 104, 72)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
104 (40.8%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
42.22%
Yellow
60.00%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(17.78deg, 42.9 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
17.78°
Saturation
42.86 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(118, 107, 71)
Red
118 (46.1%)
Yellow
107 (41.9%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.78°
Saturation
60.00 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 17.78°

W: 28.24 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 24.94

Y : 20.07

Z : 8.69

YXY

Y1 : 20.07

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 59.22%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 20.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.5YR 5.0/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 51.92

A : 27.36

B : 30.99

CIE-Lch

L : 51.92

C : 41.34

H : 48.56

CIE-Luv

L : 51.92

U : 57.72

V : 30.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.8

A : 20.97

B : 19.86






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B46848


Here are the colors similar to B46848. 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.



#A36E51
Pecan Brown
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B46848.


#B86747
PANTONE 4014 C
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AC6E4A
PANTONE 4263 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#AC7153
PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B46848.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B46848.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B46848.


#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#D5654D
RAL 2012 - Salmon Orange
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B46848


Here are the paint colors similar to B46848. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B46848 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B46848 to Sherwin Williams


#B46848
Reynard (SW 6348)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C4633E
Robust Orange (SW 6628)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B46848 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B46848 to Valspar


#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#B46B49
Sienna Sky (T524)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#B86E4A
Cattle Drive (2007-5A)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B46848 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B46848 to Behr


#AF6649
Rusty Gate (M200-7)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#BD6F56
Before Winter (M190-6)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#A96F55
Orange Flambe (MQ1-28)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B46848 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B46848 to Benjamin Moore


#B66340
Rust (2175-30)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C06A46
Topaz (070)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BD6448
Prairie Lily (CC-98)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B46848 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B46848 to Dunn-Edwards


#AE704F
Autumn Umber (DE 5216)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C3663F
Clay Pot (DE 5174)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B9714A
Cinnabar (DE 5209)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B67350
Outlawed Orange (DET 465)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B46848 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B46848 to PPG Paints


#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#BF5B3C
Tabasco (PPG1192-7)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#A8715A
Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B46848 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



B46848
Pecan Brown*

4894B4
Pacific 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 #B46848?

Color that best contrast with #B46848 is #4894B4, color name is Pacific 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 #B46848?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B46848 is #4894B4, color name is Pacific Blue*.





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