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HEX B9602A - #B9602A, RGB(185,96,42) Color


Color Name: Ruddy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #B9602A
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 96, 42)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 48.1%, 77.3%, 27.5%



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What color is B9602A?

The RGB color code for color number #B9602A is RGB(185, 96, 42). In the RGB color model, #B9602A has a red value of 185, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 42. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 48.1% magenta, 77.3% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 63.0 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9602A has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 77.3 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9602A is cool or warm?

Color B9602A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9602A? (For interior and product design)

B9602A has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#B9602A

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #B9602A with dark and light Color




Is #B9602A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9602A 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 #B9602A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 96, 42)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
96 (37.6%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
48.11%
Yellow
77.30%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(22.66deg, 63.0 %, 44.5 %)

Hue
22.66°
Saturation
63.00 %.
Lightness
44.51 %.

RYB

RYB(139, 117, 64)
Red
139 (54.4%)
Yellow
117 (45.8%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.66°
Saturation
77.30 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 22.66°

W: 16.47 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 24.61

Y : 18.85

Z : 4.53

YXY

Y1 : 18.85

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 62.35%

Y : 83.53%


LRV

~ 18.8 %

Munsell Color System

3.5YR 4.9/9.7

CIE-Lab

L : 50.51

A : 32.01

B : 45.36

CIE-Lch

L : 50.51

C : 55.51

H : 54.79

CIE-Luv

L : 50.51

U : 71.5

V : 39.55

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.41

A : 25.21

B : 24.2






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9602A

Here are the colors similar to B9602A. 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.

#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#C46210
Alloy Orange
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9602A.

#B86125
PANTONE 471 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#AF612C
PANTONE 8945 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C25E1C
PANTONE 2429 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C4622D
PANTONE 7583 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9602A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9602A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B9602A.

#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#BA481B
RAL 2001 - Red Orange
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9602A.

#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#BB4A00
BS 08-D-44 - Brown
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9602A

Here are the paint colors similar to B9602A. 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 B9602A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9602A to Benjamin Moore

#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C86638
Fall Harvest (2168-10)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C76C37
Burnt Caramel (2167-10)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B9602A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9602A to Valspar

#C05C1C
Storybook Sundown (V010-3)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C5652A
Hot Wings (V046-5)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AE5F37
Ripe Peach (P045)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9602A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9602A to PPG Paints

#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#A76C40
Chaparral (PPG16-22)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9602A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9602A to Sherwin Williams

#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C56639
Determined Orange (SW 6635)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9602A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9602A to Dunn-Edwards

#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#C3663F
Clay Pot (DE 5174)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9602A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9602A to Behr

#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#A76944
Maple Glaze (PPU3-16)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#AF6649
Rusty Gate (M200-7)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9602A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9602A to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 12.82 (87.2% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 13.09 (86.9% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 14.24 (85.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9602A 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



B9602A
Ruddy Brown*

2A83B9
Green 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 #B9602A?

Color that best contrast with #B9602A is #2A83B9, color name is Green 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 #B9602A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9602A is #2A83B9, color name is Green Blue*.





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