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What color is B5988A?

The RGB color code for color number #B5988A is RGB(181, 152, 138). In the RGB color model, #B5988A has a red value of 181, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.0% magenta, 23.8% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.5° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5988A has a hue of 19.5° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B5988A is cool or warm?

Color B5988A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5988A? (For interior and product design)

B5988A 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.



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#B5988A

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B5988A with dark and light Color




Is #B5988A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5988A 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 #B5988A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 152, 138)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.02%
Yellow
23.76%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(19.53deg, 22.5 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
19.53°
Saturation
22.51 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 85, 63)
Red
59 (23.3%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
19.53°
Saturation
23.76 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 19.53°

W: 54.12 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 34.87

Y : 34.12

Z : 28.79

YXY

Y1 : 34.12

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 40.39%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 34.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.9YR 6.3/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 65.05

A : 8.57

B : 11.38

CIE-Lch

L : 65.05

C : 14.25

H : 53

CIE-Luv

L : 65.05

U : 19.05

V : 14.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.41

A : 4.36

B : 11.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5988A


Here are the colors similar to B5988A. 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 - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5988A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5988A.


#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5988A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5988A.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5988A.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5988A


Here are the paint colors similar to B5988A. 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 B5988A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5988A to Behr


#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5988A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5988A to Dunn-Edwards


#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5988A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5988A to Benjamin Moore


#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5988A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5988A to PPG Paints


#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5988A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5988A to Valspar


#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5988A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5988A to Sherwin Williams


#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#A58C7B
Chocolate Powder (SW 9082)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#A18D7D
Dry Dock (SW 7502)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5988A 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



B5988A
Pale Taupe*

8AA7B5
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 #B5988A?

Color that best contrast with #B5988A is #8AA7B5, 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 #B5988A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5988A is #8AA7B5, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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