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HEX BC816C - #BC816C, RGB(188,129,108) Color


Color Name: Tawny Birch*
Hex Color Code: #BC816C
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 129, 108)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 31.4%, 42.6%, 26.3%



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What color is BC816C?

The RGB color code for color number #BC816C is RGB(188, 129, 108). In the RGB color model, #BC816C has a red value of 188, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 42.6% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 15.7° (degrees), 37.4 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC816C has a hue of 15.8° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC816C is cool or warm?

Color BC816C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC816C? (For interior and product design)

BC816C has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#BC816C

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #BC816C with dark and light Color




Is #BC816C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC816C 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 #BC816C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 129, 108)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
108 (42.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.38%
Yellow
42.55%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(15.75deg, 37.4 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
15.75°
Saturation
37.38 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 94, 64)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Yellow
94 (36.9%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
15.75°
Saturation
42.55 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 15.75°

W: 42.35 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 31.3

Y : 27.47

Z : 17.84

YXY

Y1 : 27.47

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 49.41%

Y : 57.65%


LRV

~ 27.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.6YR 5.8/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 59.41

A : 20.22

B : 20.58

CIE-Lch

L : 59.41

C : 28.85

H : 45.5

CIE-Luv

L : 59.41

U : 41.76

V : 22.59

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.42

A : 14.85

B : 16.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BC816C

Here are the colors similar to BC816C. 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.

#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#C88A65
Antique Brass
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#A57164
Blast-Off Bronze
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#DA8A67
Pale Copper
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC816C.

#C48571
PANTONE 2439 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#C07D59
PANTONE 7591 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#B0776C
PANTONE 10156 C
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC816C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC816C.

#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC816C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC816C.

#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BC816C

Here are the paint colors similar to BC816C. 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.


Behr

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC816C to Behr

#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#AE7D6E
Mars Red (PPU2-11)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C88567
Cabana Melon (MQ4-39)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#D08B73
Fireplace Glow (M190-5)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC816C to Valspar

#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B48672
Belfry Brick (V082-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CF866F
Terra Earth (2003-5C)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC816C to PPG Paints

#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#B88A74
Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BC886A
Honey Graham (PPG1069-5)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC816C to Dunn-Edwards

#B67A63
Happy Trails (DET 444)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C6876F
Secluded Canyon (DE 5186)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#BC896E
Foxtail (DEC 707)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BC816C to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 9.35 (90.6% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 11.34 (88.7% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 12.72 (87.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC816C to Sherwin Williams

#CC896C
Subdued Sienna (SW 9009)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B0785C
Spiced Cider (SW 7702)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B57466
Rojo Dust (SW 9006)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#C67B57
Copper Wire (SW 7707)
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC816C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC816C to Benjamin Moore

#BC8B6E
Tuscany (1208)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#A77964
Fox Run (1229)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A67768
Drenched Sienna (1182)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#D18C6C
Pumpkin Patch (055)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC816C 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



BC816C
Tawny Birch*

6CA7BC
Moonstone 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 #BC816C?

Color that best contrast with #BC816C is #6CA7BC, color name is Moonstone 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 #BC816C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC816C is #6CA7BC, color name is Moonstone Blue*.





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