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HEX B59D3E - #B59D3E, RGB(181,157,62) Color


Color Name: Brass*
Hex Color Code: #B59D3E
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 157, 62)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.3%, 65.7%, 29.0%



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What color is B59D3E?

The RGB color code for color number #B59D3E is RGB(181, 157, 62). In the RGB color model, #B59D3E has a red value of 181, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 65.7% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.9° (degrees), 49.0 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B59D3E has a hue of 47.9° (degrees), 65.7 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B59D3E is cool or warm?

Color B59D3E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B59D3E? (For interior and product design)

B59D3E 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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Is #B59D3E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B59D3E 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 #B59D3E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 157, 62)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.26%
Yellow
65.75%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(47.9deg, 49.0 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
47.9°
Saturation
48.97 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 141, 55)
Red
79 (31.1%)
Yellow
141 (55.3%)
Blue
55 (21.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.9°
Saturation
65.75 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 47.9°

W: 24.31 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 31.98

Y : 34.29

Z : 9.49

YXY

Y1 : 34.29

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 38.43%

Y : 75.69%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.8Y 6.4/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 65.19

A : -2.18

B : 51.31

CIE-Lch

L : 65.19

C : 51.35

H : 92.43

CIE-Luv

L : 65.19

U : 20.97

V : 58.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.55

A : -4.97

B : 31.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B59D3E

Here are the colors similar to B59D3E. 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.

#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B59D3E.

#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C2A84D
PANTONE 4019 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B59D3E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B59D3E.

#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B59D3E.



Paint color for Hex #B59D3E

Here are the paint colors similar to B59D3E. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to Dunn-Edwards

#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to Benjamin Moore

#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BFA653
Gibson Gold (378)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to Behr

#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to PPG Paints

#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#A79954
Gremlin (PPG1110-5)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to Valspar

#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BDA459
Slender Stem (V056-4)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to Sherwin Williams

#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B59D3E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B59D3E to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.10 (83.9% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.74 (83.3% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 16.93 (83.1% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 18.09 (81.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B59D3E 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



B59D3E
Brass*

3E56B5
Cerulean 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 #B59D3E?

Color that best contrast with #B59D3E is #3E56B5, color name is Cerulean 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 #B59D3E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B59D3E is #3E56B5, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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