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HEX BB9B7D - #BB9B7D, RGB(187,155,125) Color


Color Name: Pale Taupe*
Hex Color Code: #BB9B7D
RGB Color Code: RGB(187, 155, 125)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.1%, 33.2%, 26.7%





What color is BB9B7D?

The RGB color code for color number #BB9B7D is RGB(187, 155, 125). In the RGB color model, #BB9B7D has a red value of 187, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 33.2% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29° (degrees), 31.3 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BB9B7D has a hue of 29° (degrees), 33.2 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BB9B7D is cool or warm?

Color BB9B7D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BB9B7D? (For interior and product design)

BB9B7D 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

#BB9B7D

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #BB9B7D with dark and light Color




Is #BB9B7D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BB9B7D 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 #BB9B7D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 155, 125)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.11%
Yellow
33.16%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(29.03deg, 31.3 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
29.03°
Saturation
31.31 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 94, 58)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Yellow
94 (36.7%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.03°
Saturation
33.16 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 29.03°

W: 49.02 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 35.92

Y : 35.49

Z : 24.36

YXY

Y1 : 35.49

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 39.22%

Y : 50.98%


LRV

~ 35.5 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 6.5/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 66.13

A : 7.49

B : 20.19

CIE-Lch

L : 66.13

C : 21.53

H : 69.65

CIE-Luv

L : 66.13

U : 22.5

V : 25.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.57

A : 3.37

B : 17.46






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BB9B7D


Here are the colors similar to BB9B7D. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BB9B7D.


#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BB9B7D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BB9B7D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BB9B7D.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BB9B7D.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint color for Hex #BB9B7D


Here are the paint colors similar to BB9B7D. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BB9B7D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BB9B7D to PPG Paints




Sherwin Williams

Hex color BB9B7D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BB9B7D to Sherwin Williams


#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#BD9C77
Mesa Tan (SW 7695)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BB9B7D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BB9B7D to Behr


#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)





Valspar

Hex color BB9B7D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BB9B7D to Valspar


#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C29875
Friendly Tan (2008-8A)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BB9B7D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BB9B7D to Benjamin Moore


#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BE997C
Metallic Gold (2163-40)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#C49F78
Farm Fresh (AF-360)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BB9B7D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BB9B7D to Dunn-Edwards


#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


#BB9B7D 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



BB9B7D
Pale Taupe*

7D9DBB
Air Superiority 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 #BB9B7D?

Color that best contrast with #BB9B7D is #7D9DBB, color name is Air Superiority 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 #BB9B7D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BB9B7D is #7D9DBB, color name is Air Superiority Blue*.






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