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HEX BC6B3E - #BC6B3E, RGB(188,107,62) Color


Color Name: Windsor Tan*
Hex Color Code: #BC6B3E
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 107, 62)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 43.1%, 67.0%, 26.3%



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What color is BC6B3E?

The RGB color code for color number #BC6B3E is RGB(188, 107, 62). In the RGB color model, #BC6B3E has a red value of 188, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 43.1% magenta, 67.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC6B3E has a hue of 21.4° (degrees), 67.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC6B3E is cool or warm?

Color BC6B3E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC6B3E? (For interior and product design)

BC6B3E has an LRV of nearly 22. 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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Is #BC6B3E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC6B3E 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 #BC6B3E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 107, 62)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
43.09%
Yellow
67.02%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(21.43deg, 50.4 %, 49.0 %)

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
50.40 %.
Lightness
49.02 %.

RYB

RYB(120, 111, 63)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Yellow
111 (43.4%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.43°
Saturation
67.02 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 21.43°

W: 24.31 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 26.87

Y : 21.55

Z : 7.3

YXY

Y1 : 21.55

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 58.04%

Y : 75.69%


LRV

~ 21.6 %

Munsell Color System

3.9YR 5.2/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 53.55

A : 28.35

B : 38.66

CIE-Lch

L : 53.55

C : 47.94

H : 53.75

CIE-Luv

L : 53.55

U : 63.33

V : 36.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.43

A : 22.05

B : 23.17






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BC6B3E

Here are the colors similar to BC6B3E. 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.

#AE6838
Windsor Tan
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#BB6528
Ruddy Brown
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#D2691E
Cocoa Brown
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#D2691E
Chocolate (Web)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC6B3E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC6B3E.

#C4622D
PANTONE 7583 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#AC6E4A
PANTONE 4263 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#AD6433
PANTONE 7566 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B86125
PANTONE 471 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC6B3E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC6B3E.

#D05D28
RAL 2010 - Signal Orange
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC6B3E.

#C46200
BS 08-C-37 - Bracken
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BC6B3E

Here are the paint colors similar to BC6B3E. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to Valspar

#BA6C3D
Apricot Mocha (V045-5)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#B66C42
Flamenco (P046)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#BF6F3A
Adobe Dusk (M145)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#C5652A
Hot Wings (V046-5)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to PPG Paints

#B66A3C
Mincemeat (PPG1200-7)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C26A35
Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#C17444
Ginger Root (PPG1200-6)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BC6F37
Lucky Penny (PPG1201-7)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to Sherwin Williams

#B46C42
Truepenny (SW 6355)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C36F3E
Yam (SW 6643)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#C56639
Determined Orange (SW 6635)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B06C3E
Gingery (SW 6363)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to Behr

#C27146
Fall Foliage (M220-7A)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B56E4A
Thanksgiving (M210-7)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C27545
Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B67656
Campfire Blaze (HDC-AC-06)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to Dunn-Edwards

#B9714A
Cinnabar (DE 5209)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B87243
Spice Cake (DE 5251)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C3663F
Clay Pot (DE 5174)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C66B30
Desert Spice (DE 5202)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to Benjamin Moore

#C76C37
Burnt Caramel (2167-10)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#BC6B32
Caramel Latte (2166-20)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C86638
Fall Harvest (2168-10)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#BD713B
Peruvian Chili (CSP-1100)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BC6B3E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BC6B3E to Farrow & Ball

#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 9.68 (90.3% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 12.94 (87.1% similar)
#9B594F
Picture Gallery Red (42)
ΔE - 13.94 (86.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC6B3E 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



BC6B3E
Windsor Tan*

3E8FBC
Rich Electric 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 #BC6B3E?

Color that best contrast with #BC6B3E is #3E8FBC, color name is Rich Electric 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 #BC6B3E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC6B3E is #3E8FBC, color name is Rich Electric Blue*.





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