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What color is B5A37B?

The RGB color code for color number #B5A37B is RGB(181, 163, 123). In the RGB color model, #B5A37B has a red value of 181, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 32.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.4° (degrees), 28.2 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5A37B has a hue of 41.4° (degrees), 32.0 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B5A37B is cool or warm?

Color B5A37B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5A37B? (For interior and product design)

B5A37B 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.



Dark Color

#B5A37B

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #B5A37B with dark and light Color




Is #B5A37B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5A37B 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 #B5A37B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 163, 123)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.94%
Yellow
32.04%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(41.38deg, 28.2 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
41.38°
Saturation
28.16 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 99, 58)
Red
57 (22.5%)
Yellow
99 (39.0%)
Blue
58 (22.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.38°
Saturation
32.04 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 41.38°

W: 48.24 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 35.73

Y : 37.45

Z : 24.08

YXY

Y1 : 37.45

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 36.08%

Y : 51.76%


LRV

~ 37.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.3Y 6.6/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 67.61

A : 0.46

B : 23.2

CIE-Lch

L : 67.61

C : 23.21

H : 88.88

CIE-Luv

L : 67.61

U : 13.68

V : 30.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.19

A : -2.87

B : 19.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5A37B


Here are the colors similar to B5A37B. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5A37B.


#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5A37B.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5A37B.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5A37B.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5A37B.


#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5A37B


Here are the paint colors similar to B5A37B. 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 B5A37B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5A37B to Sherwin Williams


#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5A37B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5A37B to Valspar


#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color B5A37B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5A37B to Behr


#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5A37B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5A37B to Dunn-Edwards


#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5A37B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5A37B to PPG Paints


#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5A37B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5A37B to Benjamin Moore


#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5A37B 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



B5A37B
Light French Beige*

7B8DB5
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #B5A37B?

Color that best contrast with #B5A37B is #7B8DB5, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #B5A37B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5A37B is #7B8DB5, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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