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What color is BB8472?

The RGB color code for color number #BB8472 is RGB(187, 132, 114). In the RGB color model, #BB8472 has a red value of 187, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.4% magenta, 39.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.8° (degrees), 34.9 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB8472 has a hue of 14.8° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB8472 is cool or warm?

Color BB8472 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB8472? (For interior and product design)

BB8472 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

#BB8472

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #BB8472 with dark and light Color




Is #BB8472 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB8472 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 #BB8472 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 132, 114)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.41%
Yellow
39.04%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(14.79deg, 34.9 %, 59.0 %)

Hue
14.79°
Saturation
34.93 %.
Lightness
59.02 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 92, 64)
Red
80 (31.6%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
64 (25.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
14.79°
Saturation
39.04 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 14.79°

W: 44.71 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 31.78

Y : 28.28

Z : 19.7

YXY

Y1 : 28.28

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 48.24%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 28.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.2YR 5.9/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 60.14

A : 18.84

B : 18.16

CIE-Lch

L : 60.14

C : 26.17

H : 43.94

CIE-Luv

L : 60.14

U : 38.27

V : 20.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.18

A : 13.61

B : 15.26






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB8472


Here are the colors similar to BB8472. 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.



#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB8472.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB8472.


#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#B0776C
PANTONE 10156 C
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#AE8A79
PANTONE 4725 C
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB8472.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB8472.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB8472.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB8472


Here are the paint colors similar to BB8472. 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 BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to PPG Paints


#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to Behr


#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#AE7D6E
Mars Red (PPU2-11)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B98970
Carmelite (MQ1-29)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#AD8177
Smoke Bush Rose (S170-5)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to Valspar


#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to Dunn-Edwards


#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#B67A63
Happy Trails (DET 444)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to Farrow & Ball


#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 8.08 (91.9% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 12.58 (87.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to Sherwin Williams


#CC896C
Subdued Sienna (SW 9009)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B57466
Rojo Dust (SW 9006)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#B0785C
Spiced Cider (SW 7702)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB8472 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB8472 to Benjamin Moore


#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#A77964
Fox Run (1229)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#A67768
Drenched Sienna (1182)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB8472 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



BB8472
Tawny Birch*

72A9BB
Moonstone 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 #BB8472?

Color that best contrast with #BB8472 is #72A9BB, color name is Moonstone 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 #BB8472?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB8472 is #72A9BB, color name is Moonstone Blue*.





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