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What color is BB8241?

The RGB color code for color number #BB8241 is RGB(187, 130, 65). In the RGB color model, #BB8241 has a red value of 187, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.5% magenta, 65.2% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32° (degrees), 48.4 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB8241 has a hue of 32° (degrees), 65.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB8241 is cool or warm?

Color BB8241 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB8241? (For interior and product design)

BB8241 has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#BB8241

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #BB8241 with dark and light Color




Is #BB8241 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB8241 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 #BB8241 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 130, 65)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.48%
Yellow
65.24%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(31.97deg, 48.4 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
31.97°
Saturation
48.41 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(100, 122, 59)
Red
100 (39.4%)
Yellow
122 (47.9%)
Blue
59 (23.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.97°
Saturation
65.24 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 31.97°

W: 25.49 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 29.43

Y : 26.91

Z : 8.64

YXY

Y1 : 26.91

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 49.02%

Y : 74.51%


LRV

~ 26.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.9YR 5.7/7.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.89

A : 15.45

B : 43.17

CIE-Lch

L : 58.89

C : 45.85

H : 70.31

CIE-Luv

L : 58.89

U : 44.87

V : 45.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.88

A : 10.48

B : 26.43






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB8241


Here are the colors similar to BB8241. 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.



#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B87333
Copper
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





Paint color for Hex #BB8241


Here are the paint colors similar to BB8241. 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 BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to Valspar


#BB813E
Sweet and Sour (8002-18F)
ΔE - 0.47 (99.5% similar)
#B9813D
Wheat Toast (V051-5)
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#B9803C
Garden Ochre (3005-5A)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#BC7F3E
Amber Sienna (3003-5A)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#AD8047
Bungalow Gold (DET 484)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to Sherwin Williams


#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to Benjamin Moore


#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#BA8744
Turmeric (2160-20)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B2803D
Caramel Corn (2160-10)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to Behr


#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to PPG Paints


#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#AC7B44
Brown Basket (PPG16-15)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB8241 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB8241 to Farrow & Ball


#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 15.35 (84.7% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 15.50 (84.5% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 16.05 (83.9% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 16.16 (83.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB8241 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



BB8241
Peru*

417ABB
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 #BB8241?

Color that best contrast with #BB8241 is #417ABB, 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 #BB8241?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB8241 is #417ABB, color name is Steel Blue*.





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