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HEX B98C3A - #B98C3A, RGB(185,140,58) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #B98C3A
RGB Color Code: RGB(185, 140, 58)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 24.3%, 68.6%, 27.5%



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What color is B98C3A?

The RGB color code for color number #B98C3A is RGB(185, 140, 58). In the RGB color model, #B98C3A has a red value of 185, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 68.6% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.7° (degrees), 52.3 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B98C3A has a hue of 38.7° (degrees), 68.6 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.



Color B98C3A is cool or warm?

Color B98C3A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B98C3A? (For interior and product design)

B98C3A 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.



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#B98C3A

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #B98C3A with dark and light Color




Is #B98C3A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B98C3A 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 #B98C3A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(185, 140, 58)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.32%
Yellow
68.65%
Key
27.45%

HSL

HSL(38.74deg, 52.3 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
38.74°
Saturation
52.26 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(95, 133, 57)
Red
95 (37.1%)
Yellow
133 (52.2%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.74°
Saturation
68.65 %.
Brightness / Value
72.55 %.

HWB

H: 38.74°

W: 22.75 %

B: 27.45 %

XYZ

X : 30.15

Y : 29.38

Z : 8.08

YXY

Y1 : 29.38

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 27.45%

M : 45.10%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 29.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 6.0/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.11

A : 8.62

B : 48.89

CIE-Lch

L : 61.11

C : 49.65

H : 80

CIE-Luv

L : 61.11

U : 36.36

V : 52.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.2

A : 4.44

B : 29.1






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #B98C3A

Here are the colors similar to B98C3A. 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 - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B98C3A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B98C3A.

#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B98C3A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B98C3A.

#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B98C3A.

#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #B98C3A

Here are the paint colors similar to B98C3A. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to Dunn-Edwards

#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to Valspar

#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to Behr

#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to Benjamin Moore

#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to PPG Paints

#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to Sherwin Williams

#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color B98C3A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B98C3A to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 15.96 (84.0% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.17 (83.8% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 17.21 (82.8% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 17.49 (82.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#B98C3A 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



B98C3A
Dark Goldenrod*

3A67B9
YInMn Blue*


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 #B98C3A?

Color that best contrast with #B98C3A is #3A67B9, color name is YInMn Blue*
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 #B98C3A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B98C3A is #3A67B9, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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