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HEX B49988 - #B49988, RGB(180,153,136) Color


Color Name: Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #B49988
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 153, 136)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.0%, 24.4%, 29.4%



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What color is B49988?

The RGB color code for color number #B49988 is RGB(180, 153, 136). In the RGB color model, #B49988 has a red value of 180, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 24.4% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.2° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 62.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B49988 has a hue of 23.2° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B49988 is cool or warm?

Color B49988 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B49988? (For interior and product design)

B49988 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

#B49988

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B49988 with dark and light Color




Is #B49988 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B49988 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 #B49988 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 153, 136)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.00%
Yellow
24.44%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(23.18deg, 22.7 %, 62.0 %)

Hue
23.18°
Saturation
22.68 %.
Lightness
61.96 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 87, 63)
Red
59 (23.3%)
Yellow
87 (34.0%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
23.18°
Saturation
24.44 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 23.18°

W: 53.33 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 34.66

Y : 34.26

Z : 28.08

YXY

Y1 : 34.26

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 40.00%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.3Y 6.4/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 65.17

A : 7.33

B : 12.65

CIE-Lch

L : 65.17

C : 14.62

H : 59.89

CIE-Luv

L : 65.17

U : 17.98

V : 16.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.53

A : 3.25

B : 12.53






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B49988

Here are the colors similar to B49988. 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 - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B49988.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B49988.

#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B49988.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B49988.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B49988.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B49988

Here are the paint colors similar to B49988. 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.


Behr

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B49988 to Behr

#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B49988 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B49988 to Valspar

#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B49988 to Benjamin Moore

#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B49988 to Sherwin Williams

#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B49988 to Dunn-Edwards

#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A89887
Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B49988 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B49988 to PPG Paints

#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B49988 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



B49988
Pale Taupe*

88A3B4
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 #B49988?

Color that best contrast with #B49988 is #88A3B4, 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 #B49988?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B49988 is #88A3B4, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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