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What color is BB8779?

The RGB color code for color number #BB8779 is RGB(187, 135, 121). In the RGB color model, #BB8779 has a red value of 187, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 35.3% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.7° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB8779 has a hue of 12.7° (degrees), 35.3 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB8779 is cool or warm?

Color BB8779 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB8779? (For interior and product design)

BB8779 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#BB8779

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #BB8779 with dark and light Color




Is #BB8779 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB8779 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 #BB8779 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 135, 121)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.81%
Yellow
35.29%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(12.73deg, 32.7 %, 60.4 %)

Hue
12.73°
Saturation
32.67 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.

RYB

RYB(76, 89, 64)
Red
76 (29.8%)
Yellow
89 (34.8%)
Blue
64 (25.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12.73°
Saturation
35.29 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 12.73°

W: 47.45 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 32.61

Y : 29.27

Z : 22.02

YXY

Y1 : 29.27

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 47.06%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 29.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.7YR 5.9/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.02

A : 18.04

B : 15.4

CIE-Lch

L : 61.02

C : 23.72

H : 40.49

CIE-Luv

L : 61.02

U : 35.47

V : 17.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.1

A : 12.9

B : 13.74






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB8779


Here are the colors similar to BB8779. 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 - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB8779.


#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B57D77
PANTONE 4037 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB8779.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB8779.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB8779.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB8779.


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB8779


Here are the paint colors similar to BB8779. 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 BB8779 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB8779 to PPG Paints


#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C7887F
Sunstone (PPG1058-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB8779 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB8779 to Valspar


#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#C0827B
Ceremonial Ochre (V080-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB8779 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB8779 to Behr


#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#AD8177
Smoke Bush Rose (S170-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AE7D6E
Mars Red (PPU2-11)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB8779 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB8779 to Dunn-Edwards


#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#CB8E81
Rose de Mai (DET 432)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB8779 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB8779 to Sherwin Williams


#CC8D84
Rosedust (SW 0025)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#BF796E
Coral Clay (SW 9005)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB8779 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB8779 to Benjamin Moore


#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#A47F73
Appalachian Spring (2100-40)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB8779 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



BB8779
Tawny Birch*

79ADBB
Glacier*


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 #BB8779?

Color that best contrast with #BB8779 is #79ADBB, color name is Glacier*
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 #BB8779?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB8779 is #79ADBB, color name is Glacier*.





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