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What color is BB7238?

The RGB color code for color number #BB7238 is RGB(187, 114, 56). In the RGB color model, #BB7238 has a red value of 187, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 39.0% magenta, 70.1% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.6° (degrees), 53.9 % saturation, and 47.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB7238 has a hue of 26.6° (degrees), 70.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB7238 is cool or warm?

Color BB7238 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB7238? (For interior and product design)

BB7238 has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

#BB7238

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #BB7238 with dark and light Color




Is #BB7238 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB7238 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 #BB7238 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 114, 56)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
39.04%
Yellow
70.05%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(26.56deg, 53.9 %, 47.6 %)

Hue
26.56°
Saturation
53.91 %.
Lightness
47.65 %.

RYB

RYB(117, 119, 61)
Red
117 (45.9%)
Yellow
119 (46.5%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.56°
Saturation
70.05 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 26.56°

W: 21.96 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 27.22

Y : 22.88

Z : 6.72

YXY

Y1 : 22.88

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 55.29%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 22.9 %

Munsell Color System

6.1YR 5.3/8

CIE-Lab

L : 54.95

A : 23.76

B : 43.28

CIE-Lch

L : 54.95

C : 49.37

H : 61.24

CIE-Luv

L : 54.95

U : 57.8

V : 42.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.84

A : 17.87

B : 25.15






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB7238


Here are the colors similar to BB7238. 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.



#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB7238.


#C27237
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#BE7A47
PANTONE 10144 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB7238.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB7238.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB7238.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB7238.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB7238


Here are the paint colors similar to BB7238. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BB7238 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB7238 to PPG Paints


#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB7238 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB7238 to Benjamin Moore


#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#C37540
Buttered Yam (AF-230)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C7773E
Bronze Tone (2166-30)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB7238 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB7238 to Valspar


#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C1722A
Caramelized Peach (V047-5)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB7238 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB7238 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB7238 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB7238 to Sherwin Williams


#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BB7748
Tigereye (SW 6362)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB7238 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB7238 to Behr


#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB7238 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



BB7238
Copper*

3881BB
Steel 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 #BB7238?

Color that best contrast with #BB7238 is #3881BB, color name is Steel 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 #BB7238?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB7238 is #3881BB, color name is Steel Blue*.





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