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What color is BB993A?

The RGB color code for color number #BB993A is RGB(187, 153, 58). In the RGB color model, #BB993A has a red value of 187, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 69.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 52.7 % saturation, and 48.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB993A has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 69.0 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB993A is cool or warm?

Color BB993A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB993A? (For interior and product design)

BB993A 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

#BB993A

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #BB993A with dark and light Color




Is #BB993A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB993A 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 #BB993A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 153, 58)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.18%
Yellow
68.98%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(44.19deg, 52.7 %, 48.0 %)

Hue
44.19°
Saturation
52.65 %.
Lightness
48.04 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 140, 52)
Red
84 (33.0%)
Yellow
140 (54.8%)
Blue
52 (20.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.19°
Saturation
68.98 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 44.19°

W: 22.75 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 32.65

Y : 33.65

Z : 8.78

YXY

Y1 : 33.65

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.00%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 33.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.7Y 6.3/7.6

CIE-Lab

L : 64.69

A : 2.38

B : 52.72

CIE-Lch

L : 64.69

C : 52.77

H : 87.41

CIE-Luv

L : 64.69

U : 28.43

V : 57.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.01

A : -1.06

B : 31.64






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB993A


Here are the colors similar to BB993A. 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.



#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB993A.


#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#BF9724
PANTONE 10122 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB993A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB993A.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB993A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB993A.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB993A


Here are the paint colors similar to BB993A. 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 BB993A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB993A to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C69F26
Mustard Seed (DE 5426)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B08F42
Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB993A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB993A to PPG Paints


#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB993A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB993A to Valspar


#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C8A24F
Excitable (V055-4)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#CFA342
Ripe Pear (P091)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB993A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB993A to Sherwin Williams


#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB993A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB993A to Benjamin Moore


#C6A447
French Quarter Gold (287)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB993A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB993A to Behr


#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB993A 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



BB993A
Satin Sheen Gold*

3A5CBB
Cerulean 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 #BB993A?

Color that best contrast with #BB993A is #3A5CBB, color name is Cerulean 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 #BB993A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB993A is #3A5CBB, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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