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HEX BB987F - #BB987F, RGB(187,152,127) Color


Color Name: Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #BB987F
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 152, 127)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.7%, 32.1%, 26.7%



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What color is BB987F?

The RGB color code for color number #BB987F is RGB(187, 152, 127). In the RGB color model, #BB987F has a red value of 187, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 32.1% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25° (degrees), 30.6 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB987F has a hue of 25° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB987F is cool or warm?

Color BB987F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB987F? (For interior and product design)

BB987F 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.



Dark Color

#BB987F

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #BB987F with dark and light Color




Is #BB987F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB987F 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 #BB987F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 152, 127)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.72%
Yellow
32.09%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(25deg, 30.6 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
25°
Saturation
30.61 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(63, 91, 59)
Red
63 (24.8%)
Yellow
91 (35.7%)
Blue
59 (23.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25°
Saturation
32.09 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 25°

W: 49.80 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 35.55

Y : 34.55

Z : 24.87

YXY

Y1 : 34.55

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.39%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 34.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.5YR 6.4/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 65.4

A : 9.4

B : 18.08

CIE-Lch

L : 65.4

C : 20.38

H : 62.54

CIE-Luv

L : 65.4

U : 24.18

V : 22.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.78

A : 5.09

B : 16.06






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB987F

Here are the colors similar to BB987F. 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.

#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 0.39 (99.6% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB987F.

#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB987F.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB987F.

#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB987F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB987F.

#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BB987F

Here are the paint colors similar to BB987F. 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 BB987F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB987F to Behr

#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C39C83
Canyon Dusk (S210-4)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB987F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB987F to Benjamin Moore

#BE997C
Metallic Gold (2163-40)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#B59077
Chadwick Brown (1160)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB987F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB987F to PPG Paints

#BA947B
Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#AA8F7A
Cocoloco (PPG1079-5)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB987F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB987F to Valspar

#BC9579
Sturdy Bronze (3001-7C)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C29875
Friendly Tan (2008-8A)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB987F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB987F to Dunn-Edwards

#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BA947F
Caramelized (DET 687)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C8987E
Chinook Salmon (DET 456)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB987F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB987F to Sherwin Williams

#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C4957A
Mellow Mauve (SW 0039)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB987F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB987F to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB987F 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



BB987F
Pale Taupe*

7FA2BB
Air Superiority Blue*


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 #BB987F?

Color that best contrast with #BB987F is #7FA2BB, color name is Air Superiority Blue*
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 #BB987F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB987F is #7FA2BB, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.





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