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What color is B8986E?

The RGB color code for color number #B8986E is RGB(184, 152, 110). In the RGB color model, #B8986E has a red value of 184, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 40.2% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 34.3 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8986E has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8986E is cool or warm?

Color B8986E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8986E? (For interior and product design)

B8986E 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.



Dark Color

#B8986E

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #B8986E with dark and light Color




Is #B8986E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8986E 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 #B8986E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 152, 110)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.39%
Yellow
40.22%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(34.05deg, 34.3 %, 57.6 %)

Hue
34.05°
Saturation
34.26 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 104, 59)
Red
68 (26.9%)
Yellow
104 (40.7%)
Blue
59 (23.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.05°
Saturation
40.22 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 34.05°

W: 43.14 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 33.81

Y : 33.77

Z : 19.49

YXY

Y1 : 33.77

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 40.39%

Y : 56.86%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 6.3/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 64.78

A : 6.08

B : 26.57

CIE-Lch

L : 64.78

C : 27.25

H : 77.12

CIE-Luv

L : 64.78

U : 23.57

V : 33.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.11

A : 2.15

B : 20.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B8986E


Here are the colors similar to B8986E. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8986E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8986E.


#BE9971
PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8986E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8986E.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8986E.


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B8986E


Here are the paint colors similar to B8986E. 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 B8986E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8986E to Benjamin Moore


#B6976C
Baked Cumin (1062)
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#BF9765
Sandy Valley (1112)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8986E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8986E to PPG Paints


#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#BC946D
Tudor Beige (PPG16-17)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#BC9263
Honey Haven (PPG1089-6)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8986E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8986E to Sherwin Williams


#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BD9C77
Mesa Tan (SW 7695)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8986E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8986E to Behr


#B5936A
Baguette (MQ2-15)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B99563
Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C69C6A
Amber Autumn (S290-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8986E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8986E to Valspar


#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C29D74
Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B8986E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8986E to Dunn-Edwards


#B89B6B
New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B49161
Maple View (DE 6152)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8986E 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



B8986E
Camel*

6E8EB8
Glaucous*


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 #B8986E?

Color that best contrast with #B8986E is #6E8EB8, color name is Glaucous*
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 #B8986E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8986E is #6E8EB8, color name is Glaucous*.





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