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What color is B97A0D?

The RGB color code for color number #B97A0D is RGB(185, 122, 13). In the RGB color model, #B97A0D has a red value of 185, a green value of 122, and a blue value of 13. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.1% magenta, 93.0% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38° (degrees), 86.9 % saturation, and 38.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B97A0D has a hue of 38° (degrees), 93.0 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B97A0D is cool or warm?

Color B97A0D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B97A0D? (For interior and product design)

B97A0D 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

#B97A0D

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #B97A0D with dark and light Color




Is #B97A0D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B97A0D 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 #B97A0D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 122, 13)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
122 (47.8%)
Blue
13 (5.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.05%
Yellow
92.97%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(38.02deg, 86.9 %, 38.8 %)

Hue
38.02°
Saturation
86.87 %.
Lightness
38.82 %.

RYB

RYB(128, 151, 55)
Red
128 (50.1%)
Yellow
151 (59.0%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.02°
Saturation
92.97 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 38.02°

W: 5.10 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 27.04

Y : 24.26

Z : 3.64

YXY

Y1 : 24.26

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 52.16%

Y : 94.90%


LRV

~ 24.3 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 5.5/14.5

CIE-Lab

L : 56.35

A : 16.99

B : 60.32

CIE-Lch

L : 56.35

C : 62.67

H : 74.27

CIE-Luv

L : 56.35

U : 52.22

V : 54.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.26

A : 11.79

B : 30.1






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B97A0D


Here are the colors similar to B97A0D. 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 - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#CC7722
Ochre
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B97A0D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B97A0D.


#BB7B2A
PANTONE 6007 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B47E00
PANTONE 7551 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#C18722
PANTONE 3547 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B97A0D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B97A0D.


#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B97A0D.


#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #B97A0D


Here are the paint colors similar to B97A0D. 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 B97A0D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B97A0D to Valspar


#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B6762B
Simply Sienna (V049-6)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#D08301
Yam (M256)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B97A0D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B97A0D to PPG Paints


#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B97A0D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B97A0D to Sherwin Williams


#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color B97A0D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B97A0D to Behr


#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B97A0D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B97A0D to Benjamin Moore


#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#CC7F2D
Pumpkin Blush (2156-20)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#C57626
Autumn Orange (2156-10)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B97A0D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B97A0D to Dunn-Edwards


#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#B97A0D 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



B97A0D
Mustard Brown*

0D4CB9
Absolute Zero*


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 #B97A0D?

Color that best contrast with #B97A0D is #0D4CB9, color name is Absolute Zero*
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 #B97A0D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B97A0D is #0D4CB9, color name is Absolute Zero*.





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