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HEX BB9951 - #BB9951, RGB(187,153,81) Color


Color Name: Aztec Gold*
Hex Color Code: #BB9951
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 153, 81)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.2%, 56.7%, 26.7%






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What color is BB9951?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9951 is RGB(187, 153, 81). In the RGB color model, #BB9951 has a red value of 187, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 56.7% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 43.8 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9951 has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9951 is cool or warm?

Color BB9951 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9951? (For interior and product design)

BB9951 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

#BB9951

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of #BB9951 with dark and light Color




Is #BB9951 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9951 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 #BB9951 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 153, 81)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
81 (31.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.18%
Yellow
56.68%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(40.75deg, 43.8 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
40.75°
Saturation
43.80 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 124, 55)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Yellow
124 (48.5%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.75°
Saturation
56.68 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 40.75°

W: 31.76 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 33.37

Y : 33.94

Z : 12.58

YXY

Y1 : 33.94

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.00%

Y : 68.24%


LRV

~ 33.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 6.3/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 64.92

A : 3.95

B : 42.11

CIE-Lch

L : 64.92

C : 42.29

H : 84.64

CIE-Luv

L : 64.92

U : 27.18

V : 49.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.26

A : 0.29

B : 27.98






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB9951


Here are the colors similar to BB9951. 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 - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9951.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9951.


#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9951.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9951.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9951.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB9951


Here are the paint colors similar to BB9951. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9951 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9951 to Benjamin Moore


#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#C29E54
Leap of Faith (210)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#C59E55
Autumn Gold (2152-30)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB9951 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9951 to Behr


#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#C9A367
Classic Gold (PPU6-17)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9951 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9951 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#C7994F
Laredo Road (DE 5369)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9951 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9951 to Sherwin Williams


#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C2A462
Antiquity (SW 6402)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9951 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9951 to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB9951 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9951 to Valspar


#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C8A24F
Excitable (V055-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C79E5F
Wild Mustard Seed (M159)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB9951 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



BB9951
Aztec Gold*

5173BB
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*


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 #BB9951?

Color that best contrast with #BB9951 is #5173BB, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*
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 #BB9951?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9951 is #5173BB, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.





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