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What color is BB985D?

The RGB color code for color number #BB985D is RGB(187, 152, 93). In the RGB color model, #BB985D has a red value of 187, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 50.3% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 40.9 % saturation, and 54.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB985D has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 50.3 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB985D is cool or warm?

Color BB985D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB985D? (For interior and product design)

BB985D 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.



Dark Color

#BB985D

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #BB985D with dark and light Color




Is #BB985D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB985D 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 #BB985D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 152, 93)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.72%
Yellow
50.27%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(37.66deg, 40.9 %, 54.9 %)

Hue
37.66°
Saturation
40.87 %.
Lightness
54.90 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 115, 56)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Yellow
115 (45.0%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.66°
Saturation
50.27 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 37.66°

W: 36.47 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 33.7

Y : 33.81

Z : 15.11

YXY

Y1 : 33.81

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.39%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 33.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 6.3/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 64.81

A : 5.55

B : 35.8

CIE-Lch

L : 64.81

C : 36.22

H : 81.19

CIE-Luv

L : 64.81

U : 27.05

V : 42.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.15

A : 1.69

B : 25.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB985D


Here are the colors similar to BB985D. 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 - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB985D.


#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB985D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB985D.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB985D.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB985D.






Paint color for Hex #BB985D


Here are the paint colors similar to BB985D. 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 BB985D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB985D to Valspar


#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#C59C69
Western Wear (M139)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#CB9E61
Gobi Gold (T518)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB985D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB985D to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB985D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB985D to Sherwin Williams


#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB985D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB985D to Benjamin Moore


#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#BF9765
Sandy Valley (1112)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB985D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB985D to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C69C5D
Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B89B6B
New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB985D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB985D to Behr


#B99563
Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB985D 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



BB985D
Aztec Gold*

5D80BB
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 #BB985D?

Color that best contrast with #BB985D is #5D80BB, 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 #BB985D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB985D is #5D80BB, color name is Glaucous*.





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