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What color is B4978D?

The RGB color code for color number #B4978D is RGB(180, 151, 141). In the RGB color model, #B4978D has a red value of 180, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.1% magenta, 21.7% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.4° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B4978D has a hue of 15.4° (degrees), 21.7 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B4978D is cool or warm?

Color B4978D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B4978D? (For interior and product design)

B4978D has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#B4978D

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B4978D with dark and light Color




Is #B4978D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B4978D 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 #B4978D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 151, 141)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.11%
Yellow
21.67%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(15.38deg, 20.6 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
15.38°
Saturation
20.63 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 82, 64)
Red
59 (23.2%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.38°
Saturation
21.67 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 15.38°

W: 55.29 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 34.7

Y : 33.76

Z : 29.89

YXY

Y1 : 33.76

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 40.78%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.4YR 6.3/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.77

A : 9.19

B : 9.28

CIE-Lch

L : 64.77

C : 13.06

H : 45.28

CIE-Luv

L : 64.77

U : 18.69

V : 11.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.1

A : 4.91

B : 10.17






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B4978D


Here are the colors similar to B4978D. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.85 (92.1% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B4978D.


#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B4978D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B4978D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B4978D.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B4978D.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B4978D


Here are the paint colors similar to B4978D. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B4978D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B4978D to Dunn-Edwards


#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B4978D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B4978D to Valspar


#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B4978D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B4978D to Sherwin Williams


#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B4978D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B4978D to Behr


#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B4978D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B4978D to PPG Paints


#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B4978D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B4978D to Benjamin Moore


#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B4978D 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



B4978D
Pale Taupe*

8DAAB4
Pewter 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 #B4978D?

Color that best contrast with #B4978D is #8DAAB4, color name is Pewter 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 #B4978D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B4978D is #8DAAB4, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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