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What color is B9462F?

The RGB color code for color number #B9462F is RGB(185, 70, 47). In the RGB color model, #B9462F has a red value of 185, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 47. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 62.2% magenta, 74.6% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10° (degrees), 59.5 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9462F has a hue of 10° (degrees), 74.6 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9462F is cool or warm?

Color B9462F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9462F? (For interior and product design)

B9462F has an LRV of nearly 15. 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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#B9462F

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of #B9462F with dark and light Color




Is #B9462F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9462F 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 #B9462F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 70, 47)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
62.16%
Yellow
74.59%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(10deg, 59.5 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
10°
Saturation
59.48 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(159, 99, 71)
Red
159 (62.2%)
Yellow
99 (38.7%)
Blue
71 (27.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
10°
Saturation
74.59 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 10°

W: 18.43 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 22.71

Y : 14.9

Z : 4.37

YXY

Y1 : 14.9

X : 0.54

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 72.55%

Y : 81.57%


LRV

~ 14.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.7R 4.4/10.7

CIE-Lab

L : 45.5

A : 45.19

B : 37.56

CIE-Lch

L : 45.5

C : 58.77

H : 39.73

CIE-Luv

L : 45.5

U : 90.19

V : 28.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.6

A : 37.47

B : 20.31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B9462F


Here are the colors similar to B9462F. 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.



#C23B22
Dark Pastel Red
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AF4035
Pale carmine
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#AA381E
Chinese Red
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#CC3333
Persian Red
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9462F.


#BD472A
PANTONE 7598 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C04C36
PANTONE 7619 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#B33D26
PANTONE 7599 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B5503C
PANTONE 8901 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9462F.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9462F.


#BF3922
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#CC2C24
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#A63D2F
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#BA481B
RAL 2001 - Red Orange
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9462F.


#BD553E
RAL 040 50 50 - English Red
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#CA4E33
RAL 040 50 60 - Fox Red
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#D1462C
RAL 040 50 70 - Pompeii Red
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#9D3D27
RAL 040 40 50 - Henna Red
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9462F.




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#C74634
Oracle Red
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B9462F


Here are the paint colors similar to B9462F. 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 B9462F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9462F to Sherwin Williams


#B44B34
Hearty Orange (SW 6622)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#C04D35
Cayenne (SW 6881)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B1533C
Jalapeño (SW 6629)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B8473D
Habanero Chile (SW 7589)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9462F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9462F to Benjamin Moore


#BF3F2D
Tomato Tango (CSP-1145)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#BD4638
Ravishing Red (2008-10)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#AB4830
Navajo Red (2171-10)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AB3F30
Paper Lantern (CSP-1150)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9462F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9462F to Valspar


#C33D25
Steelhead Redd (8001-14G)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C23B22
Steelhead Redd (V007-3)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C44C38
Terra Cotta Red (2004-3A)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#C23730
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9462F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9462F to PPG Paints




Behr

Hex color B9462F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9462F to Behr


#AD4E3C
Torch Red (MQ4-35)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#C93F38
100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9462F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9462F to Dunn-Edwards


#B95543
Red River (DE 5125)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#CE4E35
Bonfire Flame (DEA 109)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#C75433
Spicy Tomato (DE 5139)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#A8453B
Red Revival (DEA 154)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9462F 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



B9462F
Dark Pastel Red*

2FA2B9
Pacific Blue*


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 #B9462F?

Color that best contrast with #B9462F is #2FA2B9, color name is Pacific Blue*
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 #B9462F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9462F is #2FA2B9, color name is Pacific Blue*.





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