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What color is B7AF97?

The RGB color code for color number #B7AF97 is RGB(183, 175, 151). In the RGB color model, #B7AF97 has a red value of 183, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 17.5% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B7AF97 has a hue of 45° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.



Color B7AF97 is cool or warm?

Color B7AF97 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B7AF97? (For interior and product design)

B7AF97 has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#B7AF97

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #B7AF97 with dark and light Color




Is #B7AF97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B7AF97 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 #B7AF97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(183, 175, 151)
Red
183 (71.8%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.37%
Yellow
17.49%
Key
28.24%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 18.2 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
18.18 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 82, 54)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Yellow
82 (32.2%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
17.49 %.
Brightness / Value
71.76 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 59.22 %

B: 28.24 %

XYZ

X : 40.44

Y : 42.96

Z : 35.44

YXY

Y1 : 42.96

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 28.24%

M : 31.37%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 43 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 7.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 71.53

A : -1.2

B : 13.34

CIE-Lch

L : 71.53

C : 13.39

H : 95.15

CIE-Luv

L : 71.53

U : 6.17

V : 18.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.55

A : -4.56

B : 13.82






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B7AF97


Here are the colors similar to B7AF97. 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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B7AF97.


#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B2A384
PANTONE 2324 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B7AF97.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B7AF97.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B7AF97.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B7AF97.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B7AF97


Here are the paint colors similar to B7AF97. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B7AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B7AF97 to Valspar


#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B7AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B7AF97 to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B7AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B7AF97 to Benjamin Moore


#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B7AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B7AF97 to Dunn-Edwards


#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B7AF97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B7AF97 to Behr


#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B7AF97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B7AF97 to PPG Paints


#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B7AF97 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



B7AF97
Greige*

979FB7
Cool 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 #B7AF97?

Color that best contrast with #B7AF97 is #979FB7, color name is Cool 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 #B7AF97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B7AF97 is #979FB7, color name is Cool Gray*.





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