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What color is B8A998?

The RGB color code for color number #B8A998 is RGB(184, 169, 152). In the RGB color model, #B8A998 has a red value of 184, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 17.4% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 18.4 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8A998 has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8A998 is cool or warm?

Color B8A998 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8A998? (For interior and product design)

B8A998 has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#B8A998

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #B8A998 with dark and light Color




Is #B8A998 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8A998 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 #B8A998 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 169, 152)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.15%
Yellow
17.39%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(31.88deg, 18.4 %, 65.9 %)

Hue
31.88°
Saturation
18.39 %.
Lightness
65.88 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 79, 56)
Red
46 (18.1%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
56 (22.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.88°
Saturation
17.39 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 31.88°

W: 59.61 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 39.62

Y : 40.83

Z : 35.5

YXY

Y1 : 40.83

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 33.73%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 40.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.1Y 6.9/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 70.06

A : 2.57

B : 10.73

CIE-Lch

L : 70.06

C : 11.03

H : 76.53

CIE-Luv

L : 70.06

U : 10.09

V : 14.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.9

A : -1.15

B : 11.79






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B8A998


Here are the colors similar to B8A998. 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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8A998.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8A998.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8A998.


#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8A998.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8A998.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B8A998


Here are the paint colors similar to B8A998. 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 B8A998 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8A998 to Dunn-Edwards


#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8A998 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8A998 to Sherwin Williams


#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B1A38E
Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#ADA090
Taupe Tone (SW 7633)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#AFA696
Gray Area (SW 7052)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8A998 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8A998 to PPG Paints


#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#B1A89C
Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8A998 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8A998 to Valspar


#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C4B3A4
Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C7B5A4
Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8A998 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8A998 to Behr


#AEA494
Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8A998 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8A998 to Benjamin Moore


#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8A998 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



B8A998
Greige*

98A7B8
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 #B8A998?

Color that best contrast with #B8A998 is #98A7B8, 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 #B8A998?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8A998 is #98A7B8, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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