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What color is BBAD1F?

The RGB color code for color number #BBAD1F is RGB(187, 173, 31). In the RGB color model, #BBAD1F has a red value of 187, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 31. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 83.4% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.6° (degrees), 71.6 % saturation, and 42.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBAD1F has a hue of 54.6° (degrees), 83.4 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BBAD1F is cool or warm?

Color BBAD1F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBAD1F? (For interior and product design)

BBAD1F has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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.



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#BBAD1F

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #BBAD1F with dark and light Color




Is #BBAD1F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBAD1F 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 #BBAD1F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 173, 31)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.49%
Yellow
83.42%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(54.62deg, 71.6 %, 42.7 %)

Hue
54.62°
Saturation
71.56 %.
Lightness
42.75 %.

RYB

RYB(74, 171, 46)
Red
74 (29.1%)
Yellow
171 (67.2%)
Blue
46 (18.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.62°
Saturation
83.42 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 54.62°

W: 12.16 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 35.68

Y : 40.55

Z : 7.24

YXY

Y1 : 40.55

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 32.16%

Y : 87.84%


LRV

~ 40.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.5Y 6.8/9.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.86

A : -9.38

B : 67

CIE-Lch

L : 69.86

C : 67.65

H : 97.97

CIE-Luv

L : 69.86

U : 15.06

V : 72.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.68

A : -11.41

B : 37.83






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBAD1F


Here are the colors similar to BBAD1F. 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.



#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBAD1F.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBAD1F.


#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C4B000
PANTONE 612 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBAD1F.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBAD1F.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBAD1F


Here are the paint colors similar to BBAD1F. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to Benjamin Moore


#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to Valspar


#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to PPG Paints


#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BBAD1F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BBAD1F to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 16.90 (83.1% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 18.05 (81.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBAD1F 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



BBAD1F
Olive Yellow*

1F2DBB
Persian 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 #BBAD1F?

Color that best contrast with #BBAD1F is #1F2DBB, color name is Persian 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 #BBAD1F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBAD1F is #1F2DBB, color name is Persian Blue*.





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