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What color is BBB057?

The RGB color code for color number #BBB057 is RGB(187, 176, 87). In the RGB color model, #BBB057 has a red value of 187, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 53.5% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.4° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BBB057 has a hue of 53.4° (degrees), 53.5 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.



Color BBB057 is cool or warm?

Color BBB057 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BBB057? (For interior and product design)

BBB057 has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

#BBB057

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #BBB057 with dark and light Color




Is #BBB057 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BBB057 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 #BBB057 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(187, 176, 87)
Red
187 (73.3%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.88%
Yellow
53.48%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(53.4deg, 42.4 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
53.4°
Saturation
42.37 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 131, 49)
Red
58 (22.8%)
Yellow
131 (51.2%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.4°
Saturation
53.48 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 53.4°

W: 34.12 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 37.74

Y : 42.3

Z : 15.19

YXY

Y1 : 42.3

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 26.67%

M : 30.98%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 42.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.8Y 7.0/6.8

CIE-Lab

L : 71.08

A : -7.85

B : 46.4

CIE-Lch

L : 71.08

C : 47.06

H : 99.6

CIE-Luv

L : 71.08

U : 11.5

V : 57.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.04

A : -10.25

B : 31.68






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BBB057


Here are the colors similar to BBB057. 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.



#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BBB057.


#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#CAB64B
PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#C2A84D
PANTONE 4019 C
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BBB057.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BBB057.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BBB057.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BBB057


Here are the paint colors similar to BBB057. 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 BBB057 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BBB057 to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BBB057 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BBB057 to Behr


#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BBB057 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BBB057 to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BBB057 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BBB057 to PPG Paints


#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BBB057 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BBB057 to Benjamin Moore


#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BBB057 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BBB057 to Valspar


#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BBB057 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



BBB057
Vegas Gold*

5762BB
Slate 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 #BBB057?

Color that best contrast with #BBB057 is #5762BB, color name is Slate 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 #BBB057?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BBB057 is #5762BB, color name is Slate Blue*.





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