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What color is BB6901?

The RGB color code for color number #BB6901 is RGB(187, 105, 1). In the RGB color model, #BB6901 has a red value of 187, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 1. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.9% magenta, 99.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.5° (degrees), 98.9 % saturation, and 36.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB6901 has a hue of 33.5° (degrees), 99.5 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB6901 is cool or warm?

Color BB6901 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB6901? (For interior and product design)

BB6901 has an LRV of nearly 21. 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

#BB6901

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #BB6901 with dark and light Color




Is #BB6901 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB6901 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 #BB6901 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 105, 1)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
1 (0.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
43.85%
Yellow
99.47%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(33.55deg, 98.9 %, 36.9 %)

Hue
33.55°
Saturation
98.94 %.
Lightness
36.86 %.

RYB

RYB(150, 144, 54)
Red
150 (58.6%)
Yellow
144 (56.6%)
Blue
54 (21.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.55°
Saturation
99.47 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 33.55°

W: 0.39 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 25.55

Y : 20.67

Z : 2.67

YXY

Y1 : 20.67

X : 0.52

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 58.82%

Y : 99.61%


LRV

~ 20.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 5.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 52.59

A : 27.06

B : 60.13

CIE-Lch

L : 52.59

C : 65.94

H : 65.77

CIE-Luv

L : 52.59

U : 68.08

V : 49.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.46

A : 20.75

B : 28.34






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB6901


Here are the colors similar to BB6901. 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.



#B56917
Tiger’s Eye
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B06500
Ginger
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB6901.


#BE6A14
PANTONE 153 C
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B56300
PANTONE 8963 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#C16C18
PANTONE 7414 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#B97000
PANTONE 2014 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB6901.


#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB6901.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB6901.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB6901.


#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB6901


Here are the paint colors similar to BB6901. 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 BB6901 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB6901 to Valspar


#B2711C
Umbra (8002-20G)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#AC6B11
Sweet Mulled Cider (V050-5)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#C1722A
Caramelized Peach (V047-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#AC6721
Hardy Clay (P010)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB6901 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB6901 to Benjamin Moore


#C57626
Autumn Orange (2156-10)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#D17225
14 Carrots (CSP-1110)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#C57B3A
Golden Dunes (2157-10)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB6901 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB6901 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 8.03 (92.0% similar)
#A17135
Hearth Gold (DEA 165)
ΔE - 8.15 (91.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB6901 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB6901 to Sherwin Williams


#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB6901 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB6901 to PPG Paints


#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB6901 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB6901 to Behr


#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)
#A6773F
Invitation Gold (MQ4-06)
ΔE - 8.74 (91.3% similar)
#A27040
Castellina (MQ4-05)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB6901 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



BB6901
Tiger’s Eye*

0153BB
Sapphire*


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 #BB6901?

Color that best contrast with #BB6901 is #0153BB, color name is Sapphire*
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 #BB6901?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB6901 is #0153BB, color name is Sapphire*.





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