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What color is BB901E?

The RGB color code for color number #BB901E is RGB(187, 144, 30). In the RGB color model, #BB901E has a red value of 187, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 30. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.0% magenta, 84.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.6° (degrees), 72.4 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB901E has a hue of 43.6° (degrees), 84.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB901E is cool or warm?

Color BB901E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB901E? (For interior and product design)

BB901E has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#BB901E

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BB901E with dark and light Color




Is #BB901E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB901E 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 #BB901E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 144, 30)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.99%
Yellow
83.96%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(43.57deg, 72.4 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
43.57°
Saturation
72.35 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 153, 51)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Yellow
153 (60.2%)
Blue
51 (20.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.57°
Saturation
83.96 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 43.57°

W: 11.76 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 30.7

Y : 30.61

Z : 5.52

YXY

Y1 : 30.61

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 43.53%

Y : 88.24%


LRV

~ 30.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.3Y 6.1/12.8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.17

A : 6.11

B : 60.77

CIE-Lch

L : 62.17

C : 61.08

H : 84.26

CIE-Luv

L : 62.17

U : 36.13

V : 61.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.32

A : 2.25

B : 32.81






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB901E


Here are the colors similar to BB901E. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#DAA520
Goldenrod
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB901E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB901E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB901E.


#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#BF9724
PANTONE 10122 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C99700
PANTONE 117 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB901E.


#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB901E.


#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB901E


Here are the paint colors similar to BB901E. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB901E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB901E to Benjamin Moore


#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#C99B42
Fields of Gold (203)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB901E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB901E to Sherwin Williams


#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB901E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB901E to Valspar


#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#CD961F
New England Autumn (V054-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB901E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB901E to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 8.00 (92.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB901E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB901E to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C69F26
Mustard Seed (DE 5426)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#D19B2F
Roman Gold (DE 5356)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB901E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB901E to PPG Paints


#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#D6A332
Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB901E 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



BB901E
Dark Goldenrod*

1E49BB
Absolute Zero*


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 #BB901E?

Color that best contrast with #BB901E is #1E49BB, color name is Absolute Zero*
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 #BB901E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB901E is #1E49BB, color name is Absolute Zero*.





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