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HEX B4A197 - #B4A197, RGB(180,161,151) Color


Color Name: Reddish Silver*
Hex Color Code: #B4A197
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 161, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.6%, 16.1%, 29.4%



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What color is B4A197?

The RGB color code for color number #B4A197 is RGB(180, 161, 151). In the RGB color model, #B4A197 has a red value of 180, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.6% magenta, 16.1% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.7° (degrees), 16.2 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B4A197 has a hue of 20.7° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.



Color B4A197 is cool or warm?

Color B4A197 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B4A197? (For interior and product design)

B4A197 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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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#B4A197

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B4A197 with dark and light Color




Is #B4A197 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B4A197 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 #B4A197 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 161, 151)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.56%
Yellow
16.11%
Key
29.41%

HSL

HSL(20.69deg, 16.2 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
20.69°
Saturation
16.20 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 78, 61)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
78 (30.8%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20.69°
Saturation
16.11 %.
Brightness / Value
70.59 %.

HWB

H: 20.69°

W: 59.22 %

B: 29.41 %

XYZ

X : 37.15

Y : 37.43

Z : 34.54

YXY

Y1 : 37.43

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 36.86%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 37.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 6.6/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 67.6

A : 5.26

B : 7.73

CIE-Lch

L : 67.6

C : 9.34

H : 55.77

CIE-Luv

L : 67.6

U : 12.13

V : 9.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.18

A : 1.34

B : 9.35






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B4A197

Here are the colors similar to B4A197. 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.

#ACA1A1
Reddish Silver
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B4A197.

#B0A098
PANTONE 2474 C
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#B2A8A2
PANTONE 407 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B4A197.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B4A197.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B4A197.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B4A197

Here are the paint colors similar to B4A197. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to Sherwin Williams

#AC9E97
Truly Taupe (SW 6038)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to Behr

#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#B4A5A0
Lavender Suede (HDC-NT-19)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#A89C97
Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to Dunn-Edwards

#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#A79994
Twilight Taupe (DE 6060)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to Valspar

#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B3A8A4
London Coach (4002-1B)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to PPG Paints

#B7A9A2
Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B4A197 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B4A197 to Benjamin Moore

#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B5ABA7
Elephant Gray (2109-50)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B4A197 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



B4A197
Reddish Silver*

97AAB4
Cadet Gray*


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 #B4A197?

Color that best contrast with #B4A197 is #97AAB4, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #B4A197?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B4A197 is #97AAB4, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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