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What color is B52555?

The RGB color code for color number #B52555 is RGB(181, 37, 85). In the RGB color model, #B52555 has a red value of 181, a green value of 37, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 79.6% magenta, 53.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 340° (degrees), 66.1 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B52555 has a hue of 340° (degrees), 79.6 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B52555 is cool or warm?

Color B52555 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B52555? (For interior and product design)

B52555 has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

#B52555

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #B52555 with dark and light Color




Is #B52555 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B52555 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 #B52555 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 37, 85)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
37 (14.5%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
79.56%
Yellow
53.04%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(340deg, 66.1 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
340°
Saturation
66.06 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(161, 67, 92)
Red
161 (63.2%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
92 (35.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
340°
Saturation
79.56 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 340°

W: 14.51 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 21.36

Y : 11.8

Z : 9.75

YXY

Y1 : 11.8

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 85.49%

Y : 66.67%


LRV

~ 11.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.9R 3.9/12.6

CIE-Lab

L : 40.9

A : 58.71

B : 8.64

CIE-Lch

L : 40.9

C : 59.35

H : 8.37

CIE-Luv

L : 40.9

U : 94.35

V : -0.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.36

A : 50.85

B : 7.23






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B52555


Here are the colors similar to B52555. 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.



#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C21E56
Rose Red
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B03060
Rich Maroon
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C30B4E
Pictorial Carmine
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B52555.


#B72D54
PANTONE 10171 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B43D63
PANTONE 10170 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B52555.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B52555.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B52555.


#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B52555.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B52555


Here are the paint colors similar to B52555. 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 B52555 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B52555 to Benjamin Moore


#B83153
Blushing Red (2079-20)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#AC3D58
Raspberry Glaze (2078-20)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#AF405B
Aniline Red (1350)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B52555 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B52555 to PPG Paints


#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#AB446B
Fuchsia Flock (PPG1182-7)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B52555 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B52555 to Valspar


#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#9C2E50
Jam Jar (M221)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B52555 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B52555 to Sherwin Williams


#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#AC4362
Hot (SW 6843)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B52555 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B52555 to Dunn-Edwards


#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#B14566
Sangria (DE 5041)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#B7386E
Fiery Fuchsia (DEA 101)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B52555 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B52555 to Behr


#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#97495A
Haitian Flower (PPU1-16)
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 8.15 (91.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B52555 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



B52555
Amaranth Purple*

25B585
Mountain Meadow*


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 #B52555?

Color that best contrast with #B52555 is #25B585, color name is Mountain Meadow*
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 #B52555?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B52555 is #25B585, color name is Mountain Meadow*.





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