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HEX BC8807 - #BC8807, RGB(188,136,7) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #BC8807
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 136, 7)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.7%, 96.3%, 26.3%



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What color is BC8807?

The RGB color code for color number #BC8807 is RGB(188, 136, 7). In the RGB color model, #BC8807 has a red value of 188, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 7. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.7% magenta, 96.3% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.8° (degrees), 92.8 % saturation, and 38.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC8807 has a hue of 42.8° (degrees), 96.3 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC8807 is cool or warm?

Color BC8807 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC8807? (For interior and product design)

BC8807 has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

#BC8807

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #BC8807 with dark and light Color




Is #BC8807 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC8807 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 #BC8807 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 136, 7)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
7 (2.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.66%
Yellow
96.28%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(42.76deg, 92.8 %, 38.2 %)

Hue
42.76°
Saturation
92.82 %.
Lightness
38.24 %.

RYB

RYB(116, 163, 49)
Red
116 (45.7%)
Yellow
163 (63.8%)
Blue
49 (19.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.76°
Saturation
96.28 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 42.76°

W: 2.75 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 29.58

Y : 28.32

Z : 4.11

YXY

Y1 : 28.32

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 46.67%

Y : 97.25%


LRV

~ 28.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.6Y 5.9/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 60.17

A : 10.51

B : 64.26

CIE-Lch

L : 60.17

C : 65.11

H : 80.71

CIE-Luv

L : 60.17

U : 43.6

V : 60.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.21

A : 6.11

B : 32.67






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BC8807

Here are the colors similar to BC8807. 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.

#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC8807.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC8807.

#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C18722
PANTONE 3547 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC8807.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC8807.

#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC8807.

#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BC8807

Here are the paint colors similar to BC8807. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to Sherwin Williams

#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#D69835
Trinket (SW 6685)
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to Benjamin Moore

#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#CC953D
Spicy Mustard (2154-20)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to Behr

#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to PPG Paints

#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to Dunn-Edwards

#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
#D19431
Jackpot (DE 5321)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to Valspar

#CD961F
New England Autumn (V054-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BC8807 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BC8807 to Farrow & Ball

#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 19.41 (80.6% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 19.94 (80.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC8807 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



BC8807
Dark Goldenrod*

073BBC
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 #BC8807?

Color that best contrast with #BC8807 is #073BBC, 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 #BC8807?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC8807 is #073BBC, color name is Persian Blue*.





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