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What color is B48B55?

The RGB color code for color number #B48B55 is RGB(180, 139, 85). In the RGB color model, #B48B55 has a red value of 180, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 52.8% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation, and 52.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B48B55 has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 52.8 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B48B55 is cool or warm?

Color B48B55 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B48B55? (For interior and product design)

B48B55 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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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#B48B55

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B48B55 with dark and light Color




Is #B48B55 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B48B55 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 #B48B55 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 139, 85)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.78%
Yellow
52.78%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(34.11deg, 38.8 %, 52.0 %)

Hue
34.11°
Saturation
38.78 %.
Lightness
51.96 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 116, 63)
Red
86 (33.6%)
Yellow
116 (45.5%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.11°
Saturation
52.78 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 34.11°

W: 33.33 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 29.69

Y : 28.82

Z : 12.59

YXY

Y1 : 28.82

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 45.49%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 28.8 %

Munsell Color System

1Y 5.9/5.7

CIE-Lab

L : 60.63

A : 8.99

B : 34.67

CIE-Lch

L : 60.63

C : 35.82

H : 75.47

CIE-Luv

L : 60.63

U : 31.36

V : 39.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.69

A : 4.77

B : 23.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B48B55


Here are the colors similar to B48B55. 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.



#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)





Paint color for Hex #B48B55


Here are the paint colors similar to B48B55. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to Benjamin Moore


#B28A59
Bryan Ochre (CW-390)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#BA8B52
Golden Retriever (2165-30)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B08749
Goldenhurst (196)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#B99257
Kurkuma (AF-350)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to Valspar


#B58D53
Sand Mountain (8003-21E)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#AD8450
Rustic Wicker (T508)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B18F62
Caramel Gold (3006-7B)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B48E63
Ancient Fresco (V089-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to PPG Paints


#B28959
Allegro (PPG1090-6)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#AF8A5B
It Works (PPG1092-6)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B5905A
Tan Your Hide (PPG1091-6)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#AC854E
Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8E55
Ghost Town (DE 5327)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#B49161
Maple View (DE 6152)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to Behr


#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#B18655
Golden Rice (S290-6)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#AB8452
Harvest Time (S300-6)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to Sherwin Williams


#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#AE905E
Peristyle Brass (SW 0043)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B39167
Baguette (SW 6123)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B48B55 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B48B55 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.14 (87.9% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 12.40 (87.6% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 12.85 (87.2% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 14.31 (85.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B48B55 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



B48B55
Tan Brown*

557EB4
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 #B48B55?

Color that best contrast with #B48B55 is #557EB4, 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 #B48B55?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B48B55 is #557EB4, color name is Glaucous*.





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