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HEX BA9B8D - #BA9B8D, RGB(186,155,141) Color


Color Name: Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #BA9B8D
RGB Color Code: RGB(186, 155, 141)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.7%, 24.2%, 27.1%



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What color is BA9B8D?

The RGB color code for color number #BA9B8D is RGB(186, 155, 141). In the RGB color model, #BA9B8D has a red value of 186, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 24.2% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.7° (degrees), 24.6 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BA9B8D has a hue of 18.7° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color BA9B8D is cool or warm?

Color BA9B8D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BA9B8D? (For interior and product design)

BA9B8D has an LRV of nearly 36. 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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#BA9B8D

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #BA9B8D with dark and light Color




Is #BA9B8D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BA9B8D 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 #BA9B8D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 155, 141)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.67%
Yellow
24.19%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(18.67deg, 24.6 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
18.67°
Saturation
24.59 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 83, 60)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Yellow
83 (32.4%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.67°
Saturation
24.19 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 18.67°

W: 55.29 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 36.78

Y : 35.8

Z : 30.17

YXY

Y1 : 35.8

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 39.22%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 35.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.5YR 6.5/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 66.37

A : 9.31

B : 11.63

CIE-Lch

L : 66.37

C : 14.89

H : 51.32

CIE-Luv

L : 66.37

U : 20.36

V : 14.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.84

A : 5

B : 11.99






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BA9B8D

Here are the colors similar to BA9B8D. 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.

#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BA9B8D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BA9B8D.

#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BA9B8D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BA9B8D.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BA9B8D.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BA9B8D

Here are the paint colors similar to BA9B8D. 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 BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to Behr

#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to Benjamin Moore

#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to PPG Paints

#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to Dunn-Edwards

#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to Valspar

#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#CDA387
Cinnamon Mocha (M134)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BA9B8D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BA9B8D to Sherwin Williams

#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BA9B8D 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



BA9B8D
Pale Taupe*

8DACBA
Pewter 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 #BA9B8D?

Color that best contrast with #BA9B8D is #8DACBA, color name is Pewter 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 #BA9B8D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BA9B8D is #8DACBA, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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