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HEX BC6B32 - #BC6B32, RGB(188,107,50) Color


Color Name: Ruddy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #BC6B32
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 107, 50)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 43.1%, 73.4%, 26.3%






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What color is BC6B32?

The RGB color code for color number #BC6B32 is RGB(188, 107, 50). In the RGB color model, #BC6B32 has a red value of 188, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.1% magenta, 73.4% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.8° (degrees), 58.0 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC6B32 has a hue of 24.8° (degrees), 73.4 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC6B32 is cool or warm?

Color BC6B32 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC6B32? (For interior and product design)

BC6B32 has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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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#BC6B32

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #BC6B32 with dark and light Color




Is #BC6B32 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC6B32 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 #BC6B32 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 107, 50)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
43.09%
Yellow
73.40%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(24.78deg, 58.0 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
24.78°
Saturation
57.98 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(126, 118, 61)
Red
126 (49.3%)
Yellow
118 (46.1%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
24.78°
Saturation
73.40 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 24.78°

W: 19.61 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 26.57

Y : 21.44

Z : 5.75

YXY

Y1 : 21.44

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 58.04%

Y : 80.39%


LRV

~ 21.4 %

Munsell Color System

5.1YR 5.2/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 53.42

A : 27.7

B : 44.64

CIE-Lch

L : 53.42

C : 52.53

H : 58.18

CIE-Luv

L : 53.42

U : 64.63

V : 41.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.3

A : 21.42

B : 25.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BC6B32


Here are the colors similar to BC6B32. 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.



#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B5651D
Light Brown
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C46210
Alloy Orange
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC6B32.


#C56926
PANTONE 10146 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#B86125
PANTONE 471 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CC6C28
PANTONE 4013 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B36924
PANTONE 723 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC6B32.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC6B32.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC6B32.


#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC6B32.


#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)
#9D622B
RAL 8001 - Ochre Brown
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BC6B32


Here are the paint colors similar to BC6B32. 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 BC6B32 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC6B32 to Benjamin Moore


#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B5632C
Gold Rush (2166-10)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C76C37
Burnt Caramel (2167-10)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC6B32 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC6B32 to PPG Paints


#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC6B32 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC6B32 to Valspar


#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C5652A
Hot Wings (V046-5)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B5723B
Caramel Toffee (3009-7)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC6B32 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC6B32 to Dunn-Edwards


#BF6F31
Carrot Cake (DE 5230)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#B9714A
Cinnabar (DE 5209)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC6B32 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC6B32 to Sherwin Williams


#B16A37
Copper Pot (SW 7709)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#C36F3E
Yam (SW 6643)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC6B32 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC6B32 to Behr


#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C77B42
Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC6B32 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



BC6B32
Ruddy Brown*

3283BC
Green 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 #BC6B32?

Color that best contrast with #BC6B32 is #3283BC, color name is Green 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 #BC6B32?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC6B32 is #3283BC, color name is Green Blue*.





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