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HEX B49979 - #B49979, RGB(180,153,121) Color


Color Name: Camel*
Hex Color Code: #B49979
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 153, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.0%, 32.8%, 29.4%



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What color is B49979?

The RGB color code for color number #B49979 is RGB(180, 153, 121). In the RGB color model, #B49979 has a red value of 180, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 32.8% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.5° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B49979 has a hue of 32.5° (degrees), 32.8 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B49979 is cool or warm?

Color B49979 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B49979? (For interior and product design)

B49979 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.



Dark Color

#B49979

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B49979 with dark and light Color




Is #B49979 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B49979 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 #B49979 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 153, 121)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.00%
Yellow
32.78%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(32.54deg, 28.2 %, 59.0 %)

Hue
32.54°
Saturation
28.23 %.
Lightness
59.02 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 97, 62)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
97 (38.2%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.54°
Saturation
32.78 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 32.54°

W: 47.45 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 33.66

Y : 33.87

Z : 22.85

YXY

Y1 : 33.87

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 40.00%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.7Y 6.3/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.86

A : 5.25

B : 20.55

CIE-Lch

L : 64.86

C : 21.21

H : 75.68

CIE-Luv

L : 64.86

U : 19.25

V : 26.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.19

A : 1.42

B : 17.45






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B49979

Here are the colors similar to B49979. 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.

#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B49979.

#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#A89379
PANTONE 10353 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B49979.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B49979.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B49979.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B49979.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B49979

Here are the paint colors similar to B49979. 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 B49979 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B49979 to Dunn-Edwards

#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B49979 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B49979 to PPG Paints

#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B49979 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B49979 to Sherwin Williams

#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B49979 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B49979 to Valspar

#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A9967B
Wild Mushroom (3007-9C)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B49979 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B49979 to Benjamin Moore

#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B6976C
Baked Cumin (1062)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B49979 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B49979 to Behr

#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#AE9B80
Golden Olive (MQ2-24)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B5936A
Baguette (MQ2-15)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B49979 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B49979 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B49979 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



B49979
Camel*

7994B4
Shadow 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 #B49979?

Color that best contrast with #B49979 is #7994B4, color name is Shadow 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 #B49979?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B49979 is #7994B4, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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