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HEX B8A69C - #B8A69C, RGB(184,166,156) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #B8A69C
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 166, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.8%, 15.2%, 27.8%



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What color is B8A69C?

The RGB color code for color number #B8A69C is RGB(184, 166, 156). In the RGB color model, #B8A69C has a red value of 184, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8A69C has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8A69C is cool or warm?

Color B8A69C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8A69C? (For interior and product design)

B8A69C has an LRV of nearly 40. 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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#B8A69C

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #B8A69C with dark and light Color




Is #B8A69C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8A69C 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 #B8A69C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 166, 156)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.78%
Yellow
15.22%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(21.43deg, 16.5 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
16.47 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 76, 58)
Red
47 (18.3%)
Yellow
76 (29.6%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
15.22 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 21.43°

W: 61.18 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 39.4

Y : 39.86

Z : 37.07

YXY

Y1 : 39.86

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 34.90%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 39.9 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 6.8/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 69.37

A : 4.84

B : 7.54

CIE-Lch

L : 69.37

C : 8.96

H : 57.29

CIE-Luv

L : 69.37

U : 11.47

V : 9.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.14

A : 0.91

B : 9.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B8A69C

Here are the colors similar to B8A69C. 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.

#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8A69C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8A69C.

#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8A69C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8A69C.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B8A69C

Here are the paint colors similar to B8A69C. 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 B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to Dunn-Edwards

#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to Valspar

#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to Benjamin Moore

#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#CDB5AA
Cedar Ridge (1233)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to Behr

#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C4B2A9
Mauvette (PPU17-10)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C3B0AB
Moonlit Mauve (N130-3)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to PPG Paints

#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to Sherwin Williams

#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C6B3A9
Doeskin (SW 6044)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B8A69C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B8A69C to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B7AFA9
Dove Tale (267)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8A69C 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



B8A69C
Dark Nude*

9CAEB8
Cadet 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 #B8A69C?

Color that best contrast with #B8A69C is #9CAEB8, color name is Cadet 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 #B8A69C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8A69C is #9CAEB8, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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