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What color is B5A388?

The RGB color code for color number #B5A388 is RGB(181, 163, 136). In the RGB color model, #B5A388 has a red value of 181, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 24.9% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation, and 62.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B5A388 has a hue of 36° (degrees), 24.9 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.



Color B5A388 is cool or warm?

Color B5A388 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B5A388? (For interior and product design)

B5A388 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#B5A388

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B5A388 with dark and light Color




Is #B5A388 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B5A388 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 #B5A388 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 163, 136)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.94%
Yellow
24.86%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(36deg, 23.3 %, 62.2 %)

Hue
36°
Saturation
23.32 %.
Lightness
62.16 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 90, 59)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
90 (35.2%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36°
Saturation
24.86 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 36°

W: 53.33 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 36.6

Y : 37.8

Z : 28.66

YXY

Y1 : 37.8

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 36.08%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 37.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.7Y 6.6/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 67.87

A : 2.25

B : 16.43

CIE-Lch

L : 67.87

C : 16.58

H : 82.22

CIE-Luv

L : 67.87

U : 12.77

V : 22.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.48

A : -1.33

B : 15.4






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B5A388


Here are the colors similar to B5A388. 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.



#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B5A388.


#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B2A384
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B5A388.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B5A388.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B5A388.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B5A388.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B5A388


Here are the paint colors similar to B5A388. 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 B5A388 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B5A388 to Behr


#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B5A388 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B5A388 to Dunn-Edwards


#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B5A388 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B5A388 to Valspar


#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#AC9C82
Ode to Joy (V147-3)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B5A388 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B5A388 to Sherwin Williams


#B1A38E
Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AC9D83
Fenland (SW 7544)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B5A388 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B5A388 to Benjamin Moore


#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#AB9E88
Turret (CC-604)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B5A388 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B5A388 to PPG Paints


#AC9A7E
Stony Creek (PPG1097-5)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B5A388 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



B5A388
Grullo*

889AB5
Shadow 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 #B5A388?

Color that best contrast with #B5A388 is #889AB5, color name is Shadow 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 #B5A388?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B5A388 is #889AB5, color name is Shadow Blue*.





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