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What color is BBA196?

The RGB color code for color number #BBA196 is RGB(187, 161, 150). In the RGB color model, #BBA196 has a red value of 187, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 19.8% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.8° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBA196 has a hue of 17.8° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BBA196 is cool or warm?

Color BBA196 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBA196? (For interior and product design)

BBA196 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#BBA196

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #BBA196 with dark and light Color




Is #BBA196 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBA196 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 #BBA196 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 161, 150)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.90%
Yellow
19.79%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(17.84deg, 21.4 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
17.84°
Saturation
21.39 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 78, 58)
Red
51 (20.1%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.84°
Saturation
19.79 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 17.84°

W: 58.82 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 38.74

Y : 38.26

Z : 34.2

YXY

Y1 : 38.26

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 36.86%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 38.3 %

Munsell Color System

8.6YR 6.7/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.21

A : 7.76

B : 9.24

CIE-Lch

L : 68.21

C : 12.07

H : 49.99

CIE-Luv

L : 68.21

U : 16.72

V : 11.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.85

A : 3.57

B : 10.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBA196


Here are the colors similar to BBA196. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBA196.


#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#B99682
PANTONE 4045 C
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBA196.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBA196.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBA196.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBA196


Here are the paint colors similar to BBA196. 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 BBA196 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBA196 to PPG Paints


#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBA196 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBA196 to Sherwin Williams


#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#C9B0AB
Insightful Rose (SW 6023)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBA196 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBA196 to Valspar


#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBA196 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBA196 to Behr


#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C19C86
Chestnut Bisque (S200-4)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBA196 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBA196 to Dunn-Edwards


#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#C6AEAA
Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBA196 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBA196 to Benjamin Moore


#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#CAABA6
Rose Bisque (2102-50)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBA196 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



BBA196
Dark Nude*

96B0BB
Pewter 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 #BBA196?

Color that best contrast with #BBA196 is #96B0BB, color name is Pewter 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 #BBA196?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBA196 is #96B0BB, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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