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HEX B48261 - #B48261, RGB(180,130,97) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #B48261
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 130, 97)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.8%, 46.1%, 29.4%



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What color is B48261?

The RGB color code for color number #B48261 is RGB(180, 130, 97). In the RGB color model, #B48261 has a red value of 180, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 46.1% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.9° (degrees), 35.6 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B48261 has a hue of 23.9° (degrees), 46.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B48261 is cool or warm?

Color B48261 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B48261? (For interior and product design)

B48261 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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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#B48261

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #B48261 with dark and light Color




Is #B48261 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B48261 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 #B48261 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 130, 97)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.78%
Yellow
46.11%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(23.86deg, 35.6 %, 54.3 %)

Hue
23.86°
Saturation
35.62 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 104, 67)
Red
88 (34.4%)
Yellow
104 (40.8%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.86°
Saturation
46.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 23.86°

W: 38.04 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 28.96

Y : 26.53

Z : 14.9

YXY

Y1 : 26.53

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 49.02%

Y : 61.96%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.7YR 5.7/5.1

CIE-Lab

L : 58.54

A : 15.18

B : 25.44

CIE-Lch

L : 58.54

C : 29.62

H : 59.18

CIE-Luv

L : 58.54

U : 36.37

V : 28.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.51

A : 10.23

B : 18.9






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B48261

Here are the colors similar to B48261. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A67B5B
Latte
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B48261.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B48261.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B48261.

#AD7C59
PANTONE 4645 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#AA8066
PANTONE 479 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B4875E
PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B48261.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B48261.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B48261

Here are the paint colors similar to B48261. 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 B48261 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B48261 to PPG Paints

#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#A9805D
Treasure Hunt (PPG16-16)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B48261 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B48261 to Benjamin Moore

#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B17D60
Lenape Trail (1222)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#A87857
Cappuccino Muffin (1155)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B48261 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B48261 to Valspar

#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#BA8969
Nobody But Ben (P083)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B38159
Gleaming Tan (3002-7B)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B8896B
Coffee Gelato (2004-7C)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B48261 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B48261 to Behr

#AB7E5E
Burnt Toffee (S230-6)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A88168
Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B48261 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B48261 to Dunn-Edwards

#AF7B57
Saddle Brown (DE 5264)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#A87F5F
S'mores (DE 6111)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B48261 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B48261 to Sherwin Williams

#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B0785C
Spiced Cider (SW 7702)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#AA866E
Pottery Urn (SW 7715)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B48261 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B48261 to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 11.14 (88.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 11.55 (88.4% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.12 (86.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B48261 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



B48261
Light Taupe*

6193B4
Air Force Blue (RAF)*


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 #B48261?

Color that best contrast with #B48261 is #6193B4, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*
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 #B48261?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B48261 is #6193B4, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.





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