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HEX BB9589 - #BB9589, RGB(187,149,137) Color


Color Name: Rosy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #BB9589
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 149, 137)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 20.3%, 26.7%, 26.7%



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What color is BB9589?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9589 is RGB(187, 149, 137). In the RGB color model, #BB9589 has a red value of 187, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.3% magenta, 26.7% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 14.4° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9589 has a hue of 14.4° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9589 is cool or warm?

Color BB9589 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9589? (For interior and product design)

BB9589 has an LRV of nearly 34. 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.



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#BB9589

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #BB9589 with dark and light Color




Is #BB9589 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9589 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 #BB9589 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 149, 137)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
149 (58.4%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
20.32%
Yellow
26.74%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(14.4deg, 26.9 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
14.4°
Saturation
26.88 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 83, 61)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
14.4°
Saturation
26.74 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 14.4°

W: 53.73 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 35.76

Y : 33.87

Z : 28.32

YXY

Y1 : 33.87

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 41.57%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.4YR 6.3/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 64.86

A : 12.43

B : 11.74

CIE-Lch

L : 64.86

C : 17.1

H : 43.37

CIE-Luv

L : 64.86

U : 25

V : 13.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.19

A : 7.84

B : 11.88






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB9589

Here are the colors similar to BB9589. 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.

#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9589.

#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9589.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9589.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9589.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9589.

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 7.97 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BB9589

Here are the paint colors similar to BB9589. 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.


Behr

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to Behr

#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B8947F
Caramel Cream (MQ1-59)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to Valspar

#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#B28A79
Western Ridge (1008-9C)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to Dunn-Edwards

#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#C09078
Copper Lake (DE 6103)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to PPG Paints

#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to Farrow & Ball

#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 8.41 (91.6% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to Benjamin Moore

#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9589 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9589 to Sherwin Williams

#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#AF8871
Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB9589 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



BB9589
Rosy Brown*

89AFBB
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 #BB9589?

Color that best contrast with #BB9589 is #89AFBB, 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 #BB9589?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9589 is #89AFBB, color name is Glacier*.





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