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What color is BB6C59?

The RGB color code for color number #BB6C59 is RGB(187, 108, 89). In the RGB color model, #BB6C59 has a red value of 187, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 52.4% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.6° (degrees), 41.9 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB6C59 has a hue of 11.6° (degrees), 52.4 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB6C59 is cool or warm?

Color BB6C59 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB6C59? (For interior and product design)

BB6C59 has an LRV of nearly 22. 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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#BB6C59

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #BB6C59 with dark and light Color




Is #BB6C59 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB6C59 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 #BB6C59 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 108, 89)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
42.25%
Yellow
52.41%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(11.63deg, 41.9 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
11.63°
Saturation
41.88 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 96, 68)
Red
107 (42.1%)
Yellow
96 (37.8%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
11.63°
Saturation
52.41 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 11.63°

W: 34.90 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 27.66

Y : 22.01

Z : 12.24

YXY

Y1 : 22.01

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 57.65%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 22 %

Munsell Color System

9.9R 5.2/7

CIE-Lab

L : 54.04

A : 29.45

B : 24.23

CIE-Lch

L : 54.04

C : 38.13

H : 39.45

CIE-Luv

L : 54.04

U : 58.01

V : 23.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.92

A : 23.13

B : 17.37






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB6C59


Here are the colors similar to BB6C59. 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.



#CB6D51
Copper Red
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#CD5B45
Dark Coral
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB6C59.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB6C59.


#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#C16F58
PANTONE 2435 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C26E60
PANTONE 7607 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B17368
PANTONE 4038 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB6C59.


#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#D5654D
RAL 2012 - Salmon Orange
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB6C59.


#CC7661
RAL 040 60 40 - Terra Orange
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#B05D4A
RAL 040 50 40 - Ant Red
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C27E6F
RAL 040 60 30 - Cedar Red
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB6C59.


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB6C59


Here are the paint colors similar to BB6C59. 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 BB6C59 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB6C59 to Valspar


#B86B56
Florentine Clay (2003-5B)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C37466
Rhapsody (2002-5C)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#A9695B
Pajarito Red (2001-7B)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#B8694A
Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB6C59 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB6C59 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6955
Cedar Grove (DE 5152)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#B5745C
Weathered Saddle (DE 5187)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#CC6758
Southwestern Clay (DE 5124)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#D07360
OK Coral (DET 436)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB6C59 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB6C59 to PPG Paints


#C3705F
Cajun Spice (PPG1191-6)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C67363
Sahara Sun (PPG1064-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB6C59 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB6C59 to Behr


#BD6F56
Before Winter (M190-6)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B06F60
Terra Cotta Urn (PPU2-12)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#CA6E5F
Dash Of Curry (M170-6)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B86D64
Hacienda Tile (MQ4-34)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB6C59 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB6C59 to Benjamin Moore


#B26B5D
Canyon Rock (CSP-1120)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BD6448
Prairie Lily (CC-98)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#B77067
Raspberry Parfait (2172-40)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB6C59 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB6C59 to Sherwin Williams


#B57466
Rojo Dust (SW 9006)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B3675D
Henna Shade (SW 6326)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#C76356
Quite Coral (SW 6614)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB6C59 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



BB6C59
Copper Red*

59A8BB
Maximum 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 #BB6C59?

Color that best contrast with #BB6C59 is #59A8BB, color name is Maximum 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 #BB6C59?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB6C59 is #59A8BB, color name is Maximum Blue*.





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