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HEX B9274F - #B9274F, RGB(185,39,79) Color


Color Name: Pictorial Carmine*
Hex Color Code: #B9274F
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 39, 79)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 78.9%, 57.3%, 27.5%





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What color is B9274F?

The RGB color code for color number #B9274F is RGB(185, 39, 79). In the RGB color model, #B9274F has a red value of 185, a green value of 39, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 78.9% magenta, 57.3% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 343.6° (degrees), 65.2 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9274F has a hue of 343.6° (degrees), 78.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9274F is cool or warm?

Color B9274F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9274F? (For interior and product design)

B9274F has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark 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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#B9274F

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #B9274F with dark and light Color




Is #B9274F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9274F 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 #B9274F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 39, 79)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
39 (15.3%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
78.92%
Yellow
57.30%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(343.56deg, 65.2 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
343.56°
Saturation
65.18 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(164, 68, 86)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Yellow
68 (26.7%)
Blue
86 (33.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
343.56°
Saturation
78.92 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 343.56°

W: 15.29 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 22.14

Y : 12.33

Z : 8.61

YXY

Y1 : 12.33

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 84.71%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 12.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.4R 4.0/12.7

CIE-Lab

L : 41.74

A : 58.8

B : 13.7

CIE-Lch

L : 41.74

C : 60.38

H : 13.11

CIE-Luv

L : 41.74

U : 98.99

V : 4.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.11

A : 51.12

B : 10.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9274F


Here are the colors similar to B9274F. 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.



#C30B4E
Pictorial Carmine
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C21E56
Rose Red
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#C32148
Maroon (Crayola)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9274F.


#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#B72D54
PANTONE 10171 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#B52555
PANTONE 7425 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B53B50
PANTONE 4070 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9274F.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9274F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9274F.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9274F.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


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#C32148
Bright maroon
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9274F


Here are the paint colors similar to B9274F. 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 B9274F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9274F to Benjamin Moore


#B83153
Blushing Red (2079-20)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#AC3D58
Raspberry Glaze (2078-20)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#AF405B
Aniline Red (1350)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9274F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9274F to Valspar


#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#B93E4E
Berry Blush (1004-1A)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9274F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9274F to Sherwin Williams


#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#AC4362
Hot (SW 6843)
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9274F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9274F to Dunn-Edwards


#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#9F414B
Charleston Cherry (DET 411)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9274F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9274F to PPG Paints


#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9274F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9274F to Farrow & Ball


#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 8.43 (91.6% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 10.16 (89.8% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 11.42 (88.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9274F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9274F to Behr


#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#A14D52
Powder Room (PPU1-07)
ΔE - 8.17 (91.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9274F 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



B9274F
Pictorial Carmine*

27B991
Mint Green*


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 #B9274F?

Color that best contrast with #B9274F is #27B991, color name is Mint Green*
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 #B9274F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9274F is #27B991, color name is Mint Green*.





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