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What color is BAAB97?

The RGB color code for color number #BAAB97 is RGB(186, 171, 151). In the RGB color model, #BAAB97 has a red value of 186, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 18.8% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BAAB97 has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color BAAB97 is cool or warm?

Color BAAB97 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BAAB97? (For interior and product design)

BAAB97 has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#BAAB97

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #BAAB97 with dark and light Color




Is #BAAB97 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BAAB97 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 #BAAB97 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 171, 151)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.06%
Yellow
18.82%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(34.29deg, 20.2 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
20.23 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 80, 55)
Red
45 (17.8%)
Yellow
80 (31.6%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
18.82 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 34.29°

W: 59.22 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 40.4

Y : 41.8

Z : 35.22

YXY

Y1 : 41.8

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 32.94%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 41.8 %

Munsell Color System

5Y 7.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 70.73

A : 2.09

B : 12.25

CIE-Lch

L : 70.73

C : 12.43

H : 80.33

CIE-Luv

L : 70.73

U : 10.3

V : 16.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.65

A : -1.6

B : 12.96






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BAAB97


Here are the colors similar to BAAB97. 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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BAAB97.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BAAB97.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BAAB97.


#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BAAB97.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BAAB97.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BAAB97


Here are the paint colors similar to BAAB97. 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 BAAB97 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BAAB97 to Valspar


#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BAAB97 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BAAB97 to Behr


#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BAAB97 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BAAB97 to Sherwin Williams


#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B1A38E
Prairie Grass (SW 7546)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BAAB97 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BAAB97 to PPG Paints


#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BAAB97 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BAAB97 to Benjamin Moore


#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#ADA290
Indian River (985)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BAAB97 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BAAB97 to Dunn-Edwards


#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BAAB97 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



BAAB97
Greige*

97A6BA
Cadet Gray*


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 #BAAB97?

Color that best contrast with #BAAB97 is #97A6BA, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #BAAB97?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BAAB97 is #97A6BA, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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