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HEX BB1A4A - #BB1A4A, RGB(187,26,74) Color


Color Name: Pictorial Carmine*
Hex Color Code: #BB1A4A
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 26, 74)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 86.1%, 60.4%, 26.7%






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What color is BB1A4A?

The RGB color code for color number #BB1A4A is RGB(187, 26, 74). In the RGB color model, #BB1A4A has a red value of 187, a green value of 26, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 86.1% magenta, 60.4% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 342.1° (degrees), 75.6 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB1A4A has a hue of 342.1° (degrees), 86.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB1A4A is cool or warm?

Color BB1A4A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB1A4A? (For interior and product design)

BB1A4A has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark 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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#BB1A4A

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #BB1A4A with dark and light Color




Is #BB1A4A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB1A4A 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 #BB1A4A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 26, 74)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
26 (10.2%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
86.10%
Yellow
60.43%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(342.11deg, 75.6 %, 41.8 %)

Hue
342.11°
Saturation
75.59 %.
Lightness
41.76 %.

RYB

RYB(178, 62, 87)
Red
178 (69.6%)
Yellow
62 (24.3%)
Blue
87 (34.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
342.11°
Saturation
86.10 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 342.11°

W: 10.20 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 22.1

Y : 11.8

Z : 7.59

YXY

Y1 : 11.8

X : 0.53

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 89.80%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 11.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.6R 3.9/13.5

CIE-Lab

L : 40.89

A : 62.23

B : 15.78

CIE-Lch

L : 40.89

C : 64.19

H : 14.23

CIE-Luv

L : 40.89

U : 106.65

V : 5.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.35

A : 54.73

B : 10.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB1A4A


Here are the colors similar to BB1A4A. 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.



#C30B4E
Pictorial Carmine
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#C32148
Maroon (Crayola)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C21E56
Rose Red
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB1A4A.


#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#B72D54
PANTONE 10171 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B52555
PANTONE 7425 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#BF0D3E
PANTONE 193 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB1A4A.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB1A4A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB1A4A.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB1A4A.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


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#C32148
Bright maroon
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB1A4A


Here are the paint colors similar to BB1A4A. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB1A4A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB1A4A to Benjamin Moore


#B83153
Blushing Red (2079-20)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#C0324A
Rose Parade (2086-20)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#AA253C
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB1A4A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB1A4A to Valspar


#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#B93E4E
Berry Blush (1004-1A)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB1A4A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB1A4A to Sherwin Williams


#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB1A4A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB1A4A to Dunn-Edwards


#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#9E3641
Vintage Red (DET 427)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB1A4A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB1A4A to PPG Paints


#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB1A4A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB1A4A to Behr


#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)
#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)
#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 8.39 (91.6% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB1A4A 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



BB1A4A
Pictorial Carmine*

1ABB8B
Mountain Meadow*


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 #BB1A4A?

Color that best contrast with #BB1A4A is #1ABB8B, color name is Mountain Meadow*
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 #BB1A4A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB1A4A is #1ABB8B, color name is Mountain Meadow*.





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