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What color is BB4E26?

The RGB color code for color number #BB4E26 is RGB(187, 78, 38). In the RGB color model, #BB4E26 has a red value of 187, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 38. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 58.3% magenta, 79.7% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.1° (degrees), 66.2 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB4E26 has a hue of 16.1° (degrees), 79.7 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB4E26 is cool or warm?

Color BB4E26 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB4E26? (For interior and product design)

BB4E26 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#BB4E26

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #BB4E26 with dark and light Color




Is #BB4E26 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB4E26 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 #BB4E26 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 78, 38)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
38 (14.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
58.29%
Yellow
79.68%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(16.11deg, 66.2 %, 44.1 %)

Hue
16.11°
Saturation
66.22 %.
Lightness
44.12 %.

RYB

RYB(157, 107, 65)
Red
157 (61.4%)
Yellow
107 (41.8%)
Blue
65 (25.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.11°
Saturation
79.68 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 16.11°

W: 14.90 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 23.57

Y : 16.15

Z : 3.71

YXY

Y1 : 16.15

X : 0.54

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 69.41%

Y : 85.10%


LRV

~ 16.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.6YR 4.6/11

CIE-Lab

L : 47.18

A : 41.81

B : 44.09

CIE-Lch

L : 47.18

C : 60.76

H : 46.52

CIE-Luv

L : 47.18

U : 87.39

V : 34.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.19

A : 34.34

B : 22.66






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB4E26


Here are the colors similar to BB4E26. 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.



#B7410E
Rust
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#CB410B
Sinopia
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C04000
Mahogany
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#C23B22
Dark Pastel Red
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB4E26.


#B84A1F
PANTONE 8923 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#BD472A
PANTONE 7598 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C9522A
PANTONE 10153 C
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#BE531C
PANTONE 167 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB4E26.


#BA481B
RAL 2001 - Red Orange
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BF3922
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#A45729
RAL 8023 - Orange Brown
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB4E26.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB4E26.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB4E26.


#BB4A00
BS 08-D-44 - Brown
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#AE3A00
BS 06-D-45 - Mace
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB4E26


Here are the paint colors similar to BB4E26. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB4E26 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB4E26 to Sherwin Williams


#C35530
Raucous Orange (SW 6883)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C04D35
Cayenne (SW 6881)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#B44B34
Hearty Orange (SW 6622)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#B1533C
Jalapeño (SW 6629)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB4E26 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB4E26 to Benjamin Moore


#C35232
Fireball Orange (2170-10)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#AD5935
Pilgrimage Foliage (2175-20)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#A65330
Aztec Brick (2175-10)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#CC5A32
Racing Orange (2169-10)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB4E26 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB4E26 to Dunn-Edwards


#C75433
Spicy Tomato (DE 5139)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#CE4E35
Bonfire Flame (DEA 109)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#B06144
Georgia Clay (DE 5181)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#CE5F38
Campfire (DE 5146)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB4E26 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB4E26 to PPG Paints


#BF5B3C
Tabasco (PPG1192-7)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C9543A
Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#AC5E3A
Fragrant Cloves (PPG1199-7)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB4E26 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB4E26 to Valspar


#C33D25
Steelhead Redd (8001-14G)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#C23B22
Steelhead Redd (V007-3)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#AE5F37
Ripe Peach (P045)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#C44C38
Terra Cotta Red (2004-3A)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB4E26 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB4E26 to Behr


#BF5C42
Deep Fire (M180-7)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#AA5C43
Colorful Leaves (M190-7)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#AD4E3C
Torch Red (MQ4-35)
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#D04838
Top Tomato (P180-7)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB4E26 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



BB4E26
Rust*

2693BB
Pacific 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 #BB4E26?

Color that best contrast with #BB4E26 is #2693BB, color name is Pacific 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 #BB4E26?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB4E26 is #2693BB, color name is Pacific Blue*.





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