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HEX B8AB78 - #B8AB78, RGB(184,171,120) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #B8AB78
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 171, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.1%, 34.8%, 27.8%



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What color is B8AB78?

The RGB color code for color number #B8AB78 is RGB(184, 171, 120). In the RGB color model, #B8AB78 has a red value of 184, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 34.8% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.8° (degrees), 31.1 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8AB78 has a hue of 47.8° (degrees), 34.8 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8AB78 is cool or warm?

Color B8AB78 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8AB78? (For interior and product design)

B8AB78 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.



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#B8AB78

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #B8AB78 with dark and light Color




Is #B8AB78 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8AB78 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 #B8AB78 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 171, 120)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.07%
Yellow
34.78%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(47.81deg, 31.1 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
47.81°
Saturation
31.07 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 104, 54)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
104 (40.8%)
Blue
54 (21.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.81°
Saturation
34.78 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 47.81°

W: 47.06 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 37.72

Y : 40.67

Z : 23.63

YXY

Y1 : 40.67

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 32.94%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 40.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.5Y 6.8/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 69.95

A : -3.02

B : 27.99

CIE-Lch

L : 69.95

C : 28.15

H : 96.16

CIE-Luv

L : 69.95

U : 11

V : 37.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.77

A : -6.03

B : 22.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B8AB78

Here are the colors similar to B8AB78. 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.

#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8AB78.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8AB78.

#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8AB78.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8AB78.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8AB78.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)



Paint color for Hex #B8AB78

Here are the paint colors similar to B8AB78. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to PPG Paints

#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to Behr

#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to Dunn-Edwards

#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to Valspar

#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to Sherwin Williams

#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to Benjamin Moore

#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C6B984
Timothy Straw (2149-40)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C7B679
Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B8AB78 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B8AB78 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 8.18 (91.8% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 9.58 (90.4% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 9.72 (90.3% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 10.26 (89.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8AB78 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



B8AB78
Sand*

7885B8
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #B8AB78?

Color that best contrast with #B8AB78 is #7885B8, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #B8AB78?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8AB78 is #7885B8, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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