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What color is BBAD33?

The RGB color code for color number #BBAD33 is RGB(187, 173, 51). In the RGB color model, #BBAD33 has a red value of 187, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 51. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 72.7% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.8° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBAD33 has a hue of 53.8° (degrees), 72.7 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BBAD33 is cool or warm?

Color BBAD33 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBAD33? (For interior and product design)

BBAD33 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.



Dark Color

#BBAD33

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #BBAD33 with dark and light Color




Is #BBAD33 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBAD33 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 #BBAD33 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 173, 51)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.49%
Yellow
72.73%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(53.82deg, 57.1 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
53.82°
Saturation
57.14 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 156, 47)
Red
69 (27.2%)
Yellow
156 (61.3%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.82°
Saturation
72.73 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 53.82°

W: 20.00 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 36.03

Y : 40.69

Z : 9.09

YXY

Y1 : 40.69

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 32.16%

Y : 80.00%


LRV

~ 40.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.2Y 6.8/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 69.96

A : -8.63

B : 60.8

CIE-Lch

L : 69.96

C : 61.41

H : 98.08

CIE-Luv

L : 69.96

U : 14.66

V : 68.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.79

A : -10.8

B : 36.21






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBAD33


Here are the colors similar to BBAD33. 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.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBAD33.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBAD33.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBAD33.


#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C4B000
PANTONE 612 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBAD33.


#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBAD33


Here are the paint colors similar to BBAD33. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BBAD33 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBAD33 to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBAD33 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBAD33 to Behr


#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBAD33 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBAD33 to Sherwin Williams


#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBAD33 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBAD33 to Valspar


#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBAD33 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBAD33 to Benjamin Moore


#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBAD33 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBAD33 to PPG Paints


#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBAD33 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



BBAD33
Brass*

3341BB
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 #BBAD33?

Color that best contrast with #BBAD33 is #3341BB, 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 #BBAD33?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBAD33 is #3341BB, color name is Persian Blue*.





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