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HEX B98A28 - #B98A28, RGB(185,138,40) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #B98A28
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 138, 40)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.4%, 78.4%, 27.5%



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What color is B98A28?

The RGB color code for color number #B98A28 is RGB(185, 138, 40). In the RGB color model, #B98A28 has a red value of 185, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 40. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.4% magenta, 78.4% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 64.4 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B98A28 has a hue of 40.6° (degrees), 78.4 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B98A28 is cool or warm?

Color B98A28 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B98A28? (For interior and product design)

B98A28 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.



Dark Color

#B98A28

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B98A28 with dark and light Color




Is #B98A28 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B98A28 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 #B98A28 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 138, 40)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
40 (15.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.41%
Yellow
78.38%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(40.55deg, 64.4 %, 44.1 %)

Hue
40.55°
Saturation
64.44 %.
Lightness
44.12 %.

RYB

RYB(103, 144, 55)
Red
103 (40.3%)
Yellow
144 (56.4%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.55°
Saturation
78.38 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 40.55°

W: 15.69 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 29.48

Y : 28.64

Z : 5.98

YXY

Y1 : 28.64

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 45.88%

Y : 84.31%


LRV

~ 28.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.4Y 5.9/8.4

CIE-Lab

L : 60.47

A : 8.85

B : 55.8

CIE-Lch

L : 60.47

C : 56.5

H : 80.99

CIE-Luv

L : 60.47

U : 38.77

V : 56.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.52

A : 4.66

B : 30.84






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B98A28

Here are the colors similar to B98A28. 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.

#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B98A28.

#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B98A28.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B98A28.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B98A28.

#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B98A28.

#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B98A28

Here are the paint colors similar to B98A28. 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.


Behr

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to Behr

#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to Dunn-Edwards

#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to Benjamin Moore

#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to Valspar

#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#CD961F
New England Autumn (V054-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to Sherwin Williams

#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to PPG Paints

#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B98A28 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B98A28 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 17.54 (82.5% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 18.03 (82.0% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 19.11 (80.9% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 19.23 (80.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#B98A28 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



B98A28
Dark Goldenrod*

2857B9
Sapphire*


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 #B98A28?

Color that best contrast with #B98A28 is #2857B9, color name is Sapphire*
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 #B98A28?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B98A28 is #2857B9, color name is Sapphire*.





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