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HEX B9878B - #B9878B, RGB(185,135,139) Color


Color Name: Rosy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #B9878B
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 135, 139)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.0%, 24.9%, 27.5%



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What color is B9878B?

The RGB color code for color number #B9878B is RGB(185, 135, 139). In the RGB color model, #B9878B has a red value of 185, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.0% magenta, 24.9% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.2° (degrees), 26.3 % saturation, and 62.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B9878B has a hue of 355.2° (degrees), 27.0 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B9878B is cool or warm?

Color B9878B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B9878B? (For interior and product design)

B9878B has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#B9878B

Light Color


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Is #B9878B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B9878B 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 #B9878B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 135, 139)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.03%
Yellow
24.86%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(355.2deg, 26.3 %, 62.7 %)

Hue
355.2°
Saturation
26.32 %.
Lightness
62.75 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 77, 68)
Red
69 (27.2%)
Yellow
77 (30.4%)
Blue
68 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355.2°
Saturation
27.03 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 355.2°

W: 52.94 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 33.33

Y : 29.51

Z : 28.36

YXY

Y1 : 29.51

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 47.06%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 29.5 %

Munsell Color System

5R 6.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.23

A : 19.73

B : 5.42

CIE-Lch

L : 61.23

C : 20.45

H : 15.35

CIE-Luv

L : 61.23

U : 31.69

V : 3.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.32

A : 14.47

B : 7.06






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B9878B

Here are the colors similar to B9878B. 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.

#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B9878B.

#B48286
RAL 020 60 20 - Retro Pink
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#B6848C
RAL 010 60 20 - Lime Pink
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#AD878D
RAL 010 60 15 - Orchid Red
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B9878B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B9878B.

#B07C83
PANTONE 5005 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#C6858F
PANTONE 500 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B9878B.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B9878B

Here are the paint colors similar to B9878B. 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 B9878B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B9878B to Valspar

#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BC7B7E
Romantic Rose (1008-5C)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B9878B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B9878B to Dunn-Edwards

#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#A87678
Handmade Red (DE 6026)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#D28085
Victorian Rouge (DE 5095)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color B9878B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B9878B to Behr

#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BF7D80
Chick Flick (MQ1-12)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B9878B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B9878B to Sherwin Williams

#AE8087
Audrey's Blush (SW 9001)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#CF8A8D
Memorable Rose (SW 6311)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#AB7878
Salon Rose (SW 0061)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B9878B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B9878B to Benjamin Moore

#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#C78086
Genuine Pink (2005-40)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B9878B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B9878B to PPG Paints

#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B08693
Keepsake Rose (PPG1045-5)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B9878B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B9878B to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 8.65 (91.4% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 10.08 (89.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B9878B 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



B9878B
Rosy Brown*

87B9B5
Green Sheen*


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 #B9878B?

Color that best contrast with #B9878B is #87B9B5, color name is Green Sheen*
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 #B9878B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B9878B is #87B9B5, color name is Green Sheen*.





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