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What color is BB9B52?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9B52 is RGB(187, 155, 82). In the RGB color model, #BB9B52 has a red value of 187, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 82. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 56.1% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.7° (degrees), 43.6 % saturation, and 52.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9B52 has a hue of 41.7° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9B52 is cool or warm?

Color BB9B52 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9B52? (For interior and product design)

BB9B52 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

#BB9B52

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #BB9B52 with dark and light Color




Is #BB9B52 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9B52 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 #BB9B52 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 155, 82)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
82 (32.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.11%
Yellow
56.15%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(41.71deg, 43.6 %, 52.7 %)

Hue
41.71°
Saturation
43.57 %.
Lightness
52.75 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 124, 54)
Red
75 (29.5%)
Yellow
124 (48.6%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.71°
Saturation
56.15 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 41.71°

W: 32.16 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 33.74

Y : 34.62

Z : 12.89

YXY

Y1 : 34.62

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 39.22%

Y : 67.84%


LRV

~ 34.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.3Y 6.4/6.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.45

A : 2.95

B : 42.24

CIE-Lch

L : 65.45

C : 42.34

H : 86.01

CIE-Luv

L : 65.45

U : 25.74

V : 49.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.84

A : -0.61

B : 28.2






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB9B52


Here are the colors similar to BB9B52. 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 - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9B52.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9B52.


#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#AE9142
PANTONE 10127 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CBA052
PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9B52.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9B52.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9B52.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BB9B52


Here are the paint colors similar to BB9B52. 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 BB9B52 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9B52 to Behr


#C6A05E
Ginger Jar (M300-5)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C9A367
Classic Gold (PPU6-17)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9B52 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9B52 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C7994F
Laredo Road (DE 5369)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9B52 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9B52 to Benjamin Moore


#BB9951
Ochre (2151-30)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#C29E54
Leap of Faith (210)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C59E55
Autumn Gold (2152-30)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9B52 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9B52 to Sherwin Williams


#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#C2A462
Antiquity (SW 6402)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9B52 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9B52 to PPG Paints


#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BB9B52 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9B52 to Valspar


#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#C8A24F
Excitable (V055-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B79355
Edgy Green (P090)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#CBA25E
Earthen Sienna (3007-5B)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BB9B52 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



BB9B52
Aztec Gold*

5272BB
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 #BB9B52?

Color that best contrast with #BB9B52 is #5272BB, 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 #BB9B52?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9B52 is #5272BB, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.





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