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What color is BB3B52?

The RGB color code for color number #BB3B52 is RGB(187, 59, 82). In the RGB color model, #BB3B52 has a red value of 187, a green value of 59, and a blue value of 82. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 68.4% magenta, 56.1% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 349.2° (degrees), 52.0 % saturation, and 48.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB3B52 has a hue of 349.2° (degrees), 68.4 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB3B52 is cool or warm?

Color BB3B52 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB3B52? (For interior and product design)

BB3B52 has an LRV of nearly 14. 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.



Dark Color

#BB3B52

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #BB3B52 with dark and light Color




Is #BB3B52 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB3B52 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 #BB3B52 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 59, 82)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
59 (23.1%)
Blue
82 (32.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
68.45%
Yellow
56.15%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(349.22deg, 52.0 %, 48.2 %)

Hue
349.22°
Saturation
52.03 %.
Lightness
48.24 %.

RYB

RYB(147, 76, 80)
Red
147 (57.7%)
Yellow
76 (29.7%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
349.22°
Saturation
68.45 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 349.22°

W: 23.14 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 23.58

Y : 14.3

Z : 9.5

YXY

Y1 : 14.3

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 76.86%

Y : 67.84%


LRV

~ 14.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.3R 4.3/11.5

CIE-Lab

L : 44.66

A : 52.7

B : 15.88

CIE-Lch

L : 44.66

C : 55.04

H : 16.77

CIE-Luv

L : 44.66

U : 90.54

V : 8.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.82

A : 45.12

B : 11.58






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB3B52


Here are the colors similar to BB3B52. 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.



#C32148
Maroon (Crayola)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C62D42
Brick Red
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C21E56
Rose Red
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB3B52.


#B53B50
PANTONE 4070 C
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#B83A4B
PANTONE 703 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B72D54
PANTONE 10171 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB3B52.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB3B52.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB3B52.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB3B52.


#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)


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#C32148
Bright maroon
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB3B52


Here are the paint colors similar to BB3B52. 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 BB3B52 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB3B52 to Benjamin Moore


#BB4254
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1329)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B04253
Mediterranean Spice (1337)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C0324A
Rose Parade (2086-20)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B83153
Blushing Red (2079-20)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB3B52 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB3B52 to Valspar


#B93E4E
Berry Blush (1004-1A)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B24A55
Sienna Dust (1007-3A)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BF4A60
Mon Cher Ami (8001-6F)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB3B52 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB3B52 to Sherwin Williams


#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#BD4C5F
Heartfelt (SW 6586)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB3B52 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB3B52 to PPG Paints


#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#BB4F5C
Salsa Diane (PPG1186-6)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#CA4B65
California Wine (PPG1184-7)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB3B52 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB3B52 to Dunn-Edwards


#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#A44A56
Merlot (DE 5055)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB3B52 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB3B52 to Behr


#B74E64
Glamorous (P130-7)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#BC555E
Hibiscus Flower (P140-6)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#A14D52
Powder Room (PPU1-07)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB3B52 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



BB3B52
Maroon (Crayola)*

3BBBA4
Keppel*


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 #BB3B52?

Color that best contrast with #BB3B52 is #3BBBA4, color name is Keppel*
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 #BB3B52?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB3B52 is #3BBBA4, color name is Keppel*.





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