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What color is BA8442?

The RGB color code for color number #BA8442 is RGB(186, 132, 66). In the RGB color model, #BA8442 has a red value of 186, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.0% magenta, 64.5% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33° (degrees), 47.6 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BA8442 has a hue of 33° (degrees), 64.5 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color BA8442 is cool or warm?

Color BA8442 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BA8442? (For interior and product design)

BA8442 has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#BA8442

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #BA8442 with dark and light Color




Is #BA8442 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BA8442 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 #BA8442 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 132, 66)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.03%
Yellow
64.52%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(33deg, 47.6 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
33°
Saturation
47.62 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 123, 59)
Red
98 (38.6%)
Yellow
123 (48.2%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33°
Saturation
64.52 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 33°

W: 25.88 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 29.48

Y : 27.33

Z : 8.88

YXY

Y1 : 27.33

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 48.24%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 27.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.4YR 5.8/7.2

CIE-Lab

L : 59.28

A : 13.97

B : 43.08

CIE-Lch

L : 59.28

C : 45.29

H : 72.03

CIE-Luv

L : 59.28

U : 42.52

V : 45.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.28

A : 9.17

B : 26.53






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BA8442


Here are the colors similar to BA8442. 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.



#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)





Paint color for Hex #BA8442


Here are the paint colors similar to BA8442. 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 BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to Valspar


#B9813D
Wheat Toast (V051-5)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#BB813E
Sweet and Sour (8002-18F)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#B9803C
Garden Ochre (3005-5A)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#B38146
Lion's Slumber (V091-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to Behr


#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to Benjamin Moore


#BA8744
Turmeric (2160-20)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#B2803D
Caramel Corn (2160-10)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BA8B52
Golden Retriever (2165-30)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to Sherwin Williams


#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#AD8047
Bungalow Gold (DET 484)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to PPG Paints


#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BA8442 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BA8442 to Farrow & Ball


#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 15.17 (84.8% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 15.77 (84.2% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 15.86 (84.1% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 16.05 (84.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BA8442 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



BA8442
Tan Brown*

4278BA
Steel 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 #BA8442?

Color that best contrast with #BA8442 is #4278BA, color name is Steel 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 #BA8442?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BA8442 is #4278BA, color name is Steel Blue*.





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