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What color is B8978E?

The RGB color code for color number #B8978E is RGB(184, 151, 142). In the RGB color model, #B8978E has a red value of 184, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 22.8% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.9° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8978E has a hue of 12.9° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8978E is cool or warm?

Color B8978E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8978E? (For interior and product design)

B8978E has an LRV of nearly 34. 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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#B8978E

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B8978E with dark and light Color




Is #B8978E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8978E 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 #B8978E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 151, 142)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.93%
Yellow
22.83%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(12.86deg, 22.8 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
12.86°
Saturation
22.83 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 81, 62)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Yellow
81 (31.8%)
Blue
62 (24.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.86°
Saturation
22.83 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 12.86°

W: 55.69 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 35.72

Y : 34.28

Z : 30.32

YXY

Y1 : 34.28

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 40.78%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.2YR 6.4/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 65.18

A : 10.89

B : 9.36

CIE-Lch

L : 65.18

C : 14.36

H : 40.67

CIE-Luv

L : 65.18

U : 21.26

V : 11.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.55

A : 6.44

B : 10.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B8978E


Here are the colors similar to B8978E. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)
#98817B
Cinereous
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8978E.


#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8978E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8978E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8978E.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B8978E


Here are the paint colors similar to B8978E. 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 B8978E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8978E to Dunn-Edwards


#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8978E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8978E to Valspar


#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8978E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8978E to Behr


#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8978E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8978E to Benjamin Moore


#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8978E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8978E to PPG Paints


#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8978E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8978E to Sherwin Williams


#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#A2877D
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8978E 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



B8978E
Rosy Brown*

8EAFB8
Pewter 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 #B8978E?

Color that best contrast with #B8978E is #8EAFB8, color name is Pewter 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 #B8978E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8978E is #8EAFB8, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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