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HEX BB999D - #BB999D, RGB(187,153,157) Color


Color Name: Rosy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #BB999D
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 153, 157)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.2%, 16.0%, 26.7%



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What color is BB999D?

The RGB color code for color number #BB999D is RGB(187, 153, 157). In the RGB color model, #BB999D has a red value of 187, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.9° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 66.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB999D has a hue of 352.9° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB999D is cool or warm?

Color BB999D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB999D? (For interior and product design)

BB999D has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

#BB999D

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #BB999D with dark and light Color




Is #BB999D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB999D 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 #BB999D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 153, 157)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.18%
Yellow
16.04%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(352.94deg, 20.0 %, 66.7 %)

Hue
352.94°
Saturation
20.00 %.
Lightness
66.67 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 71, 62)
Red
53 (21.0%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
62 (24.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.94°
Saturation
18.18 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 352.94°

W: 60.00 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 37.97

Y : 35.78

Z : 36.8

YXY

Y1 : 35.78

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 40.00%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 35.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.8R 6.5/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 66.35

A : 13.28

B : 2.67

CIE-Lch

L : 66.35

C : 13.54

H : 11.37

CIE-Luv

L : 66.35

U : 20.57

V : 1.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.82

A : 8.63

B : 5.39






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BB999D

Here are the colors similar to BB999D. 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.

#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB999D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB999D.

#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB999D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB999D.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB999D.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BB999D

Here are the paint colors similar to BB999D. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB999D to Sherwin Williams

#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB999D to Benjamin Moore

#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB999D to Dunn-Edwards

#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB999D to PPG Paints

#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BB999D to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 8.97 (91.0% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 9.74 (90.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB999D to Valspar

#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BAA0A7
Bedroom Plum (1004-8A)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#AF929F
Pinterested (V077-4)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB999D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB999D to Behr

#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BFA1AD
Decanting (S120-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB999D 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



BB999D
Rosy Brown*

99BBB7
Opal*


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 #BB999D?

Color that best contrast with #BB999D is #99BBB7, color name is Opal*
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 #BB999D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB999D is #99BBB7, color name is Opal*.





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