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What color is B8983E?

The RGB color code for color number #B8983E is RGB(184, 152, 62). In the RGB color model, #B8983E has a red value of 184, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 66.3% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 49.6 % saturation, and 48.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8983E has a hue of 44.3° (degrees), 66.3 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8983E is cool or warm?

Color B8983E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8983E? (For interior and product design)

B8983E has an LRV of nearly 33. 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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#B8983E

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #B8983E with dark and light Color




Is #B8983E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8983E 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 #B8983E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 152, 62)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.39%
Yellow
66.30%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(44.26deg, 49.6 %, 48.2 %)

Hue
44.26°
Saturation
49.59 %.
Lightness
48.24 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 137, 55)
Red
84 (32.8%)
Yellow
137 (53.8%)
Blue
55 (21.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.26°
Saturation
66.30 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 44.26°

W: 24.31 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 31.86

Y : 32.99

Z : 9.25

YXY

Y1 : 32.99

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 40.39%

Y : 75.69%


LRV

~ 33 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 6.3/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 64.16

A : 1.84

B : 50.29

CIE-Lch

L : 64.16

C : 50.33

H : 87.9

CIE-Luv

L : 64.16

U : 26.7

V : 56.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.44

A : -1.5

B : 30.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B8983E


Here are the colors similar to B8983E. 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.



#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8983E.


#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BF9724
PANTONE 10122 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8983E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8983E.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8983E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8983E.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B8983E


Here are the paint colors similar to B8983E. 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 B8983E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8983E to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C69F26
Mustard Seed (DE 5426)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8983E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8983E to Valspar


#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#C8A24F
Excitable (V055-4)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#BDA459
Slender Stem (V056-4)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8983E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8983E to PPG Paints


#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8983E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8983E to Behr


#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8983E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8983E to Benjamin Moore


#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C6A447
French Quarter Gold (287)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8983E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8983E to Sherwin Williams


#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B8983E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B8983E to Farrow & Ball


#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.12 (83.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.38 (83.6% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 16.75 (83.3% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 16.75 (83.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8983E 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



B8983E
Satin Sheen Gold*

3E5EB8
Cerulean 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 #B8983E?

Color that best contrast with #B8983E is #3E5EB8, color name is Cerulean 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 #B8983E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8983E is #3E5EB8, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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