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HEX B6A297 - #B6A297, RGB(182,162,151) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #B6A297
RGB Color Code: RGB(182, 162, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.0%, 17.0%, 28.6%



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What color is B6A297?

The RGB color code for color number #B6A297 is RGB(182, 162, 151). In the RGB color model, #B6A297 has a red value of 182, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 17.0% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.3° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 65.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B6A297 has a hue of 21.3° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.



Color B6A297 is cool or warm?

Color B6A297 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B6A297? (For interior and product design)

B6A297 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.



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#B6A297

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #B6A297 with dark and light Color




Is #B6A297 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B6A297 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 #B6A297 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 162, 151)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.99%
Yellow
17.03%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(21.29deg, 17.5 %, 65.3 %)

Hue
21.29°
Saturation
17.51 %.
Lightness
65.29 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 78, 60)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.29°
Saturation
17.03 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 21.29°

W: 59.22 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 37.8

Y : 38.02

Z : 34.62

YXY

Y1 : 38.02

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 36.47%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 38 %

Munsell Color System

9.9YR 6.6/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 68.04

A : 5.47

B : 8.38

CIE-Lch

L : 68.04

C : 10

H : 56.87

CIE-Luv

L : 68.04

U : 12.84

V : 10.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.66

A : 1.51

B : 9.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B6A297

Here are the colors similar to B6A297. 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.

#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B6A297.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B6A297.

#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#AE9B89
PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#AA9887
PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B6A297.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B6A297.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B6A297

Here are the paint colors similar to B6A297. 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 B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to Dunn-Edwards

#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to Behr

#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C4B2A9
Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to Sherwin Williams

#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to Valspar

#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to Benjamin Moore

#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B6A297 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B6A297 to PPG Paints

#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B6A297 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



B6A297
Dark Nude*

97ABB6
Cadet Gray*


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 #B6A297?

Color that best contrast with #B6A297 is #97ABB6, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #B6A297?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B6A297 is #97ABB6, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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