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HEX B98B64 - #B98B64, RGB(185,139,100) Color


Color Name: Light Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #B98B64
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 139, 100)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 24.9%, 45.9%, 27.5%



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What color is B98B64?

The RGB color code for color number #B98B64 is RGB(185, 139, 100). In the RGB color model, #B98B64 has a red value of 185, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 100. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.9% magenta, 45.9% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.5° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B98B64 has a hue of 27.5° (degrees), 45.9 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B98B64 is cool or warm?

Color B98B64 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B98B64? (For interior and product design)

B98B64 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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Is #B98B64 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B98B64 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 #B98B64 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 139, 100)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
100 (39.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.86%
Yellow
45.95%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(27.53deg, 37.8 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
27.53°
Saturation
37.78 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 105, 62)
Red
81 (31.7%)
Yellow
105 (41.0%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.53°
Saturation
45.95 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 27.53°

W: 39.22 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 31.54

Y : 29.7

Z : 16.13

YXY

Y1 : 29.7

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 45.49%

Y : 60.78%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.2YR 6.0/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.39

A : 12.57

B : 27.62

CIE-Lch

L : 61.39

C : 30.34

H : 65.54

CIE-Luv

L : 61.39

U : 33.74

V : 32.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.5

A : 7.94

B : 20.6






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B98B64

Here are the colors similar to B98B64. 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.

#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B98B64.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B98B64.

#B4875E
PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B78E6C
PANTONE 10142 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BB8459
PANTONE 10143 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B98B64.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B98B64.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B98B64.

#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B98B64

Here are the paint colors similar to B98B64. 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 B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to Valspar

#BA8C64
Grizzly (8003-17E)
ΔE - 0.44 (99.6% similar)
#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#B58A6B
Cinnamon Scone (V085-4)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#BA8969
Nobody But Ben (P083)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to Benjamin Moore

#BA8D65
Harbor Highlands Tan (1139)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#B6906B
Autumn Leaf (1131)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BF9364
Desert Beach (1104)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to PPG Paints

#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#BA8F68
Tropical Tan (PPG1080-5)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#AE8661
Bronco Brown (PPG15-03)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#C58F68
Burning Sand (PPG16-03)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to Sherwin Williams

#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C28E61
Eastlake Gold (SW 0009)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AD896A
Yearling (SW 7725)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to Behr

#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#B89068
Almond Roca (S260-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C28C5F
Glazed Ginger (PPU3-13)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B99072
Sugar Maple (S230-5)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to Dunn-Edwards

#B78D61
Mission Gold (DET 685)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#AC8760
Dark Sepia (DE 6138)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C89672
Sonora Shade (DE 5263)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B98B64 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B98B64 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 10.33 (89.7% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.05 (88.9% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 12.27 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#B98B64 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



B98B64
Light Taupe*

6492B9
Cerulean Frost*


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 #B98B64?

Color that best contrast with #B98B64 is #6492B9, color name is Cerulean Frost*
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 #B98B64?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B98B64 is #6492B9, color name is Cerulean Frost*.





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