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What color is BB8459?

The RGB color code for color number #BB8459 is RGB(187, 132, 89). In the RGB color model, #BB8459 has a red value of 187, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.4% magenta, 52.4% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.3° (degrees), 41.9 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB8459 has a hue of 26.3° (degrees), 52.4 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB8459 is cool or warm?

Color BB8459 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB8459? (For interior and product design)

BB8459 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

#BB8459

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #BB8459 with dark and light Color




Is #BB8459 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB8459 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 #BB8459 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 132, 89)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.41%
Yellow
52.41%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(26.33deg, 41.9 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
26.33°
Saturation
41.88 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 108, 61)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.33°
Saturation
52.41 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 26.33°

W: 34.90 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 30.55

Y : 27.79

Z : 13.2

YXY

Y1 : 27.79

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 48.24%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 27.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 6.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 59.7

A : 16.21

B : 31.52

CIE-Lch

L : 59.7

C : 35.44

H : 62.78

CIE-Luv

L : 59.7

U : 41.19

V : 35.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.71

A : 11.19

B : 22.05






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB8459


Here are the colors similar to BB8459. 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.



#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#A67B5B
French Beige
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#A67B5B
Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB8459.


#B4875E
PANTONE 2317 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AD7C59
PANTONE 4645 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#AC835E
PANTONE 10138 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB8459.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB8459.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB8459.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB8459.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB8459


Here are the paint colors similar to BB8459. 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 BB8459 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB8459 to Valspar


#B38159
Gleaming Tan (3002-7B)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BE8158
Copper Hide (2005-5B)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#BA8C64
Grizzly (8003-17E)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#B48765
Café Miel (2008-7C)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB8459 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB8459 to Benjamin Moore


#BD8057
Fire Glow (CSP-1095)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B98766
Potters Clay (1221)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BA8D65
Harbor Highlands Tan (1139)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#CA8354
Peach Brandy (112)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB8459 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB8459 to Dunn-Edwards


#C28359
Fall Foliage (DE 5257)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#AF7B57
Saddle Brown (DE 5264)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CC8654
Caramel Bar (DE 5250)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#AB7F5B
Roman Brick (DEC 713)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB8459 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB8459 to Behr


#C28C5F
Glazed Ginger (PPU3-13)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#B18867
Syrup (MQ2-02)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#AB7E5E
Burnt Toffee (S230-6)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#A77C57
Antique Penny (S270-7)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB8459 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB8459 to PPG Paints


#B27D50
Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C68B5A
Broomstick (PPG16-19)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B78565
Capuccino (PPG16-04)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B98D68
Fire Dust (PPG1081-5)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB8459 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB8459 to Sherwin Williams


#C28E61
Eastlake Gold (SW 0009)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C38058
Armagnac (SW 6354)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#BB8D6B
Oak Creek (SW 7718)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#CD8C5D
Autumnal (SW 6361)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB8459 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



BB8459
Antique Brass*

5990BB
Celestial 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 #BB8459?

Color that best contrast with #BB8459 is #5990BB, color name is Celestial 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 #BB8459?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB8459 is #5990BB, color name is Celestial Blue*.





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