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HEX B86C37 - #B86C37, RGB(184,108,55) Color


Color Name: Ruddy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #B86C37
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 108, 55)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 41.3%, 70.1%, 27.8%



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What color is B86C37?

The RGB color code for color number #B86C37 is RGB(184, 108, 55). In the RGB color model, #B86C37 has a red value of 184, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 55. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.3% magenta, 70.1% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.7° (degrees), 54.0 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B86C37 has a hue of 24.7° (degrees), 70.1 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B86C37 is cool or warm?

Color B86C37 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B86C37? (For interior and product design)

B86C37 has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#B86C37

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #B86C37 with dark and light Color




Is #B86C37 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B86C37 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 #B86C37 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 108, 55)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
41.30%
Yellow
70.11%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(24.65deg, 54.0 %, 46.9 %)

Hue
24.65°
Saturation
53.97 %.
Lightness
46.86 %.

RYB

RYB(122, 117, 64)
Red
122 (48.0%)
Yellow
117 (45.9%)
Blue
64 (25.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.65°
Saturation
70.11 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 24.65°

W: 21.57 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 25.82

Y : 21.19

Z : 6.34

YXY

Y1 : 21.19

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 57.65%

Y : 78.43%


LRV

~ 21.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.1YR 5.2/8.3

CIE-Lab

L : 53.16

A : 25.73

B : 41.7

CIE-Lch

L : 53.16

C : 49

H : 58.33

CIE-Luv

L : 53.16

U : 60.05

V : 39.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.03

A : 19.56

B : 24.05






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B86C37

Here are the colors similar to B86C37. 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.

#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B86C37.

#C27237
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#C56926
PANTONE 10146 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#AD6433
PANTONE 7566 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#B86125
PANTONE 471 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B86C37.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B86C37.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B86C37.

#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B86C37.

#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B86C37

Here are the paint colors similar to B86C37. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to Benjamin Moore

#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C37540
Buttered Yam (AF-230)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to PPG Paints

#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to Sherwin Williams

#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C36F3E
Yam (SW 6643)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to Valspar

#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to Dunn-Edwards

#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to Behr

#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B86C37 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B86C37 to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 9.85 (90.1% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.69 (88.3% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 14.82 (85.2% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 15.53 (84.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B86C37 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



B86C37
Ruddy Brown*

3783B8
Steel 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 #B86C37?

Color that best contrast with #B86C37 is #3783B8, color name is Steel 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 #B86C37?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B86C37 is #3783B8, color name is Steel Blue*.





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