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HEX B97820 - #B97820, RGB(185,120,32) Color


Color Name: Mustard Brown*
Hex Color Code: #B97820
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 120, 32)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 35.1%, 82.7%, 27.5%



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What color is B97820?

The RGB color code for color number #B97820 is RGB(185, 120, 32). In the RGB color model, #B97820 has a red value of 185, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 32. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 35.1% magenta, 82.7% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 70.5 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B97820 has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 82.7 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B97820 is cool or warm?

Color B97820 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B97820? (For interior and product design)

B97820 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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.



Dark Color

#B97820

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #B97820 with dark and light Color




Is #B97820 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B97820 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 #B97820 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 120, 32)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
120 (47.1%)
Blue
32 (12.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
35.14%
Yellow
82.70%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(34.51deg, 70.5 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
34.51°
Saturation
70.51 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(122, 138, 58)
Red
122 (47.8%)
Yellow
138 (53.9%)
Blue
58 (22.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.51°
Saturation
82.70 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 34.51°

W: 12.55 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 26.98

Y : 23.85

Z : 4.55

YXY

Y1 : 23.85

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 52.94%

Y : 87.45%


LRV

~ 23.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.4YR 5.4/11.2

CIE-Lab

L : 55.94

A : 18.54

B : 54.64

CIE-Lch

L : 55.94

C : 57.7

H : 71.26

CIE-Luv

L : 55.94

U : 53.15

V : 51.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.84

A : 13.16

B : 28.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B97820

Here are the colors similar to B97820. 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.

#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#CC7722
Ochre
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B97820.

#BB7B2A
PANTONE 6007 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#B77729
PANTONE 7511 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C67D30
PANTONE 7571 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B97820.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B97820.

#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B97820.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B97820.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B97820

Here are the paint colors similar to B97820. 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.


Valspar

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B97820 to Valspar

#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#B6762B
Simply Sienna (V049-6)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B2711C
Umbra (8002-20G)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B77430
Hacienda del Sol (P048)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B97820 to PPG Paints

#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B97820 to Sherwin Williams

#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B97820 to Benjamin Moore

#C57626
Autumn Orange (2156-10)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#CC7F2D
Pumpkin Blush (2156-20)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B97820 to Behr

#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B97820 to Dunn-Edwards

#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#D28239
Flame (DE 5237)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B97820 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B97820 to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 18.31 (81.7% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 18.36 (81.6% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 18.59 (81.4% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 19.97 (80.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#B97820 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



B97820
Mustard Brown*

2061B9
Denim*


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 #B97820?

Color that best contrast with #B97820 is #2061B9, color name is Denim*
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 #B97820?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B97820 is #2061B9, color name is Denim*.





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