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HEX BB9656 - #BB9656, RGB(187,150,86) Color


Color Name: Aztec Gold*
Hex Color Code: #BB9656
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 150, 86)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.8%, 54.0%, 26.7%



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What color is BB9656?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9656 is RGB(187, 150, 86). In the RGB color model, #BB9656 has a red value of 187, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.8% magenta, 54.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation, and 53.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9656 has a hue of 38° (degrees), 54.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9656 is cool or warm?

Color BB9656 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9656? (For interior and product design)

BB9656 has an LRV of nearly 33. 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

#BB9656

Light Color


Compare LRV 33 of #BB9656 with dark and light Color




Is #BB9656 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9656 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 #BB9656 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 150, 86)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
150 (58.8%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.79%
Yellow
54.01%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(38.02deg, 42.6 %, 53.5 %)

Hue
38.02°
Saturation
42.62 %.
Lightness
53.53 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 119, 56)
Red
78 (30.4%)
Yellow
119 (46.5%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.02°
Saturation
54.01 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 38.02°

W: 33.73 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 33.08

Y : 33.05

Z : 13.44

YXY

Y1 : 33.05

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 41.18%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 33 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 6.3/6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.2

A : 6.01

B : 38.7

CIE-Lch

L : 64.2

C : 39.16

H : 81.17

CIE-Luv

L : 64.2

U : 28.92

V : 45.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.49

A : 2.11

B : 26.38






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB9656

Here are the colors similar to BB9656. 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.

#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9656.

#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9656.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9656.

#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9656.

#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9656.



Paint color for Hex #BB9656

Here are the paint colors similar to BB9656. 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 BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to Valspar

#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to PPG Paints

#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to Dunn-Edwards

#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C69C5D
Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C7994F
Laredo Road (DE 5369)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to Benjamin Moore

#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to Sherwin Williams

#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to Behr

#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B99563
Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB9656 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB9656 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 12.43 (87.6% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 13.73 (86.3% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 13.76 (86.2% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 13.94 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB9656 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



BB9656
Aztec Gold*

567BBB
Glaucous*


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 #BB9656?

Color that best contrast with #BB9656 is #567BBB, color name is Glaucous*
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 #BB9656?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9656 is #567BBB, color name is Glaucous*.





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