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What color is B56C36?

The RGB color code for color number #B56C36 is RGB(181, 108, 54). In the RGB color model, #B56C36 has a red value of 181, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 54. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 40.3% magenta, 70.2% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 54.0 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B56C36 has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 70.2 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B56C36 is cool or warm?

Color B56C36 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B56C36? (For interior and product design)

B56C36 has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



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#B56C36

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #B56C36 with dark and light Color




Is #B56C36 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B56C36 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 #B56C36 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 108, 54)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
40.33%
Yellow
70.17%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(25.51deg, 54.0 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
25.51°
Saturation
54.04 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(123, 119, 66)
Red
123 (48.1%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.51°
Saturation
70.17 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 25.51°

W: 21.18 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 25.08

Y : 20.82

Z : 6.19

YXY

Y1 : 20.82

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 57.65%

Y : 78.82%


LRV

~ 20.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.6YR 5.1/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 52.75

A : 24.4

B : 41.64

CIE-Lch

L : 52.75

C : 48.26

H : 59.64

CIE-Luv

L : 52.75

U : 57.68

V : 39.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.62

A : 18.3

B : 23.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B56C36


Here are the colors similar to B56C36. 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.



#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B56C36.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B56C36.


#AD6433
PANTONE 7566 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C27237
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B56C36.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B56C36.


#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B56C36.


#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B56C36


Here are the paint colors similar to B56C36. 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 B56C36 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B56C36 to Sherwin Williams


#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B56C36 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B56C36 to Benjamin Moore


#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AB7141
Byzantine (CSP-1075)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B56C36 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B56C36 to PPG Paints


#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B56C36 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B56C36 to Valspar


#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B56C36 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B56C36 to Dunn-Edwards


#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B56C36 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B56C36 to Behr


#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B56C36 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



B56C36
Windsor Tan*

367FB5
Steel 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 #B56C36?

Color that best contrast with #B56C36 is #367FB5, color name is Steel 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 #B56C36?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B56C36 is #367FB5, color name is Steel Blue*.





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