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HEX BB9973 - #BB9973, RGB(187,153,115) Color


Color Name: Camel*
Hex Color Code: #BB9973
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 153, 115)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.2%, 38.5%, 26.7%






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What color is BB9973?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9973 is RGB(187, 153, 115). In the RGB color model, #BB9973 has a red value of 187, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 38.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 34.6 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9973 has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9973 is cool or warm?

Color BB9973 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9973? (For interior and product design)

BB9973 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

#BB9973

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #BB9973 with dark and light Color




Is #BB9973 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9973 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 #BB9973 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 153, 115)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.18%
Yellow
38.50%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(31.67deg, 34.6 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
31.67°
Saturation
34.62 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 100, 58)
Red
66 (26.0%)
Yellow
100 (39.2%)
Blue
58 (22.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.67°
Saturation
38.50 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 31.67°

W: 45.10 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 34.98

Y : 34.59

Z : 21.05

YXY

Y1 : 34.59

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.00%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 34.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.1Y 6.4/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.42

A : 7.34

B : 24.74

CIE-Lch

L : 65.42

C : 25.81

H : 73.46

CIE-Luv

L : 65.42

U : 24.63

V : 30.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.81

A : 3.25

B : 19.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB9973


Here are the colors similar to BB9973. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9973.


#BE9971
PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9973.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9973.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9973.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9973.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB9973


Here are the paint colors similar to BB9973. 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 BB9973 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9973 to Behr


#B5936A
Baguette (MQ2-15)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB9973 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9973 to Valspar


#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 0.44 (99.6% similar)
#C29D74
Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9973 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9973 to Sherwin Williams


#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#BD9C77
Mesa Tan (SW 7695)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9973 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9973 to Dunn-Edwards


#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9973 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9973 to Benjamin Moore


#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C49F78
Farm Fresh (AF-360)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9973 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9973 to PPG Paints


#BC946D
Tudor Beige (PPG16-17)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#B19576
Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB9973 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



BB9973
Camel*

7395BB
Cerulean Frost*


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 #BB9973?

Color that best contrast with #BB9973 is #7395BB, color name is Cerulean Frost*
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 #BB9973?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9973 is #7395BB, color name is Cerulean Frost*.





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