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HEX BB979F - #BB979F, RGB(187,151,159) Color


Color Name: Rosy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #BB979F
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 151, 159)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.3%, 15.0%, 26.7%



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What color is BB979F?

The RGB color code for color number #BB979F is RGB(187, 151, 159). In the RGB color model, #BB979F has a red value of 187, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 15.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 346.7° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB979F has a hue of 346.7° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB979F is cool or warm?

Color BB979F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB979F? (For interior and product design)

BB979F has an LRV of nearly 35. 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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#BB979F

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Is #BB979F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB979F 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 #BB979F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 151, 159)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
159 (62.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.25%
Yellow
14.97%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(346.67deg, 20.9 %, 66.3 %)

Hue
346.67°
Saturation
20.93 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 69, 63)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
69 (26.9%)
Blue
63 (24.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
346.67°
Saturation
19.25 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 346.67°

W: 59.22 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 37.82

Y : 35.2

Z : 37.6

YXY

Y1 : 35.2

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.78%

Y : 37.65%


LRV

~ 35.2 %

Munsell Color System

5R 6.4/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 65.91

A : 14.71

B : 0.9

CIE-Lch

L : 65.91

C : 14.74

H : 3.49

CIE-Luv

L : 65.91

U : 21.47

V : -1.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.33

A : 9.95

B : 3.95






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB979F

Here are the colors similar to BB979F. 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 - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB979F.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB979F.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB979F.

#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB979F.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB979F.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BB979F

Here are the paint colors similar to BB979F. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB979F to Dunn-Edwards

#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB979F to Sherwin Williams

#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB979F to PPG Paints

#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#AF8F9E
Luscious Lilac (PPG18-07)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB979F to Benjamin Moore

#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB979F to Behr

#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB979F to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 10.11 (89.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB979F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB979F to Valspar

#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB979F 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



BB979F
Rosy Brown*

97BBB3
Opal*


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 #BB979F?

Color that best contrast with #BB979F is #97BBB3, color name is Opal*
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 #BB979F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB979F is #97BBB3, color name is Opal*.





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