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What color is BB5247?

The RGB color code for color number #BB5247 is RGB(187, 82, 71). In the RGB color model, #BB5247 has a red value of 187, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 62.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 46.0 % saturation, and 50.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB5247 has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 62.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB5247 is cool or warm?

Color BB5247 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB5247? (For interior and product design)

BB5247 has an LRV of nearly 17. 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.



Dark Color

#BB5247

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #BB5247 with dark and light Color




Is #BB5247 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB5247 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 #BB5247 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 82, 71)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
56.15%
Yellow
62.03%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(5.69deg, 46.0 %, 50.6 %)

Hue
5.69°
Saturation
46.03 %.
Lightness
50.59 %.

RYB

RYB(136, 93, 72)
Red
136 (53.2%)
Yellow
93 (36.4%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
5.69°
Saturation
62.03 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 5.69°

W: 27.84 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 24.65

Y : 17.05

Z : 7.95

YXY

Y1 : 17.05

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 67.84%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 17.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.9R 4.7/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 48.33

A : 41.57

B : 27.31

CIE-Lch

L : 48.33

C : 49.74

H : 33.3

CIE-Luv

L : 48.33

U : 79.24

V : 22.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.3

A : 34.27

B : 17.49






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB5247


Here are the colors similar to BB5247. 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.



#B94E48
Deep Chestnut
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B94E48
Deep Indian Red
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#AF4035
Pale carmine
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#A45A52
Redwood
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB5247.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB5247.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB5247.


#B05B4D
PANTONE 10158 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AE534C
PANTONE 8444 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C54644
PANTONE 2033 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#B5503C
PANTONE 8901 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB5247.


#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB5247.


#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#A63D2F
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#BF3922
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB5247


Here are the paint colors similar to BB5247. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB5247 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB5247 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF4E46
Le Corbusier Crush (DET 421)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#B95543
Red River (DE 5125)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C35550
Pomegranate (DE 5090)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B34B47
Lady in Red (DET 420)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB5247 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB5247 to Behr


#B84F47
Cherry Red (HDC-MD-16)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#B54E45
Raging Bull (M160-7)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#BE4B47
Intrigue (P160-6)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#AE5848
Tibetan Orange (PPU2-14)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB5247 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB5247 to Sherwin Williams


#B85444
Peppery (SW 6615)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#B8473D
Habanero Chile (SW 7589)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B74E4F
Enticing Red (SW 6600)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB5247 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB5247 to Benjamin Moore


#C14C45
Geranium (1307)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#B84945
Red Parrot (1308)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B14C45
Rosy Apple (2006-30)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B25C50
Moroccan Spice (AF-285)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB5247 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB5247 to PPG Paints


#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#C6494C
Burnt Red (PPG1188-7)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#AB6057
Pizza Pie (PPG1058-6)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#A4493D
Rum Raisin (PPG1064-7)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB5247 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB5247 to Valspar


#C44C38
Terra Cotta Red (2004-3A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#A95849
Caliente (M104)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AC4D4C
Deep Rose (2001-3A)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB5247 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



BB5247
Deep Chestnut*

47B0BB
Maximum Blue Green*


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 #BB5247?

Color that best contrast with #BB5247 is #47B0BB, color name is Maximum Blue Green*
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 #BB5247?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB5247 is #47B0BB, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.





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