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What color is BB7748?

The RGB color code for color number #BB7748 is RGB(187, 119, 72). In the RGB color model, #BB7748 has a red value of 187, a green value of 119, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 61.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.5° (degrees), 45.8 % saturation, and 50.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB7748 has a hue of 24.5° (degrees), 61.5 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB7748 is cool or warm?

Color BB7748 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB7748? (For interior and product design)

BB7748 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

#BB7748

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #BB7748 with dark and light Color




Is #BB7748 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB7748 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 #BB7748 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 119, 72)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
119 (46.7%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
36.36%
Yellow
61.50%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(24.52deg, 45.8 %, 50.8 %)

Hue
24.52°
Saturation
45.82 %.
Lightness
50.78 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 112, 62)
Red
106 (41.7%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
62 (24.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.52°
Saturation
61.50 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 24.52°

W: 28.24 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 28.26

Y : 24.23

Z : 9.32

YXY

Y1 : 24.23

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 53.33%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 24.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.4YR 5.5/7.4

CIE-Lab

L : 56.31

A : 22.02

B : 36.54

CIE-Lch

L : 56.31

C : 42.67

H : 58.93

CIE-Luv

L : 56.31

U : 52.38

V : 37.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.22

A : 16.35

B : 23.23






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB7748


Here are the colors similar to BB7748. 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 - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB7748.


#BE7A47
PANTONE 10144 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C27237
PANTONE 10145 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B67233
PANTONE 7572 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#AC7644
PANTONE 2314 C
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB7748.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB7748.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB7748.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB7748.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB7748


Here are the paint colors similar to BB7748. 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 BB7748 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB7748 to Sherwin Williams


#BB7748
Tigereye (SW 6362)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B6743B
Saucy Gold (SW 6370)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C36F3E
Yam (SW 6643)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#CB7841
Rhumba Orange (SW 6642)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB7748 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB7748 to Dunn-Edwards


#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#BF764C
Monarch Migration (DET 466)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B0724A
Burnt Almond (DE 5258)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB7748 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB7748 to PPG Paints


#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B07447
Fresh Praline (PPG16-21)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B27D50
Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB7748 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB7748 to Behr


#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B67656
Campfire Blaze (HDC-AC-06)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB7748 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB7748 to Benjamin Moore


#C37540
Buttered Yam (AF-230)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#BD7D48
English Ochre (CW-290)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#C7773E
Bronze Tone (2166-30)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB7748 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB7748 to Valspar


#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B1723C
Bronze Storm (V048-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB7748 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



BB7748
Copper*

488CBB
Green 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 #BB7748?

Color that best contrast with #BB7748 is #488CBB, color name is Green 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 #BB7748?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB7748 is #488CBB, color name is Green Blue*.





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