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What color is B8B39A?

The RGB color code for color number #B8B39A is RGB(184, 179, 154). In the RGB color model, #B8B39A has a red value of 184, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 16.3% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50° (degrees), 17.4 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B8B39A has a hue of 50° (degrees), 16.3 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.



Color B8B39A is cool or warm?

Color B8B39A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B8B39A? (For interior and product design)

B8B39A has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

#B8B39A

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of #B8B39A with dark and light Color




Is #B8B39A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B8B39A 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 #B8B39A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 179, 154)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.72%
Yellow
16.30%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(50deg, 17.4 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
50°
Saturation
17.44 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 81, 53)
Red
40 (15.8%)
Yellow
81 (31.7%)
Blue
53 (20.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50°
Saturation
16.30 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 50°

W: 60.39 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 41.72

Y : 44.76

Z : 37.01

YXY

Y1 : 44.76

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 29.80%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 44.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.9GY 7.1/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.74

A : -2.49

B : 13.41

CIE-Lch

L : 72.74

C : 13.64

H : 100.53

CIE-Luv

L : 72.74

U : 4.38

V : 19.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.91

A : -5.78

B : 14.03






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B8B39A


Here are the colors similar to B8B39A. 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 - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B8B39A.


#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B8B39A.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B8B39A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B8B39A.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B8B39A.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B8B39A


Here are the paint colors similar to B8B39A. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B8B39A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B8B39A to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B8B39A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B8B39A to Valspar


#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color B8B39A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B8B39A to Behr


#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B8B39A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B8B39A to Dunn-Edwards


#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B8B39A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B8B39A to Benjamin Moore


#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B8B39A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B8B39A to PPG Paints


#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B8B39A 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



B8B39A
Greige*

9A9FB8
Cool 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 #B8B39A?

Color that best contrast with #B8B39A is #9A9FB8, color name is Cool 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 #B8B39A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B8B39A is #9A9FB8, color name is Cool Gray*.





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