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What color is BC882E?

The RGB color code for color number #BC882E is RGB(188, 136, 46). In the RGB color model, #BC882E has a red value of 188, a green value of 136, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.7% magenta, 75.5% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38° (degrees), 60.7 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC882E has a hue of 38° (degrees), 75.5 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC882E is cool or warm?

Color BC882E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC882E? (For interior and product design)

BC882E 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

#BC882E

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #BC882E with dark and light Color




Is #BC882E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC882E 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 #BC882E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 136, 46)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
136 (53.3%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.66%
Yellow
75.53%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(38.03deg, 60.7 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
38.03°
Saturation
60.68 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 137, 54)
Red
102 (40.2%)
Yellow
137 (53.9%)
Blue
54 (21.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.03°
Saturation
75.53 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 38.03°

W: 18.04 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 30.04

Y : 28.5

Z : 6.5

YXY

Y1 : 28.5

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 46.67%

Y : 81.96%


LRV

~ 28.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.3Y 5.9/8.2

CIE-Lab

L : 60.34

A : 11.54

B : 53.44

CIE-Lch

L : 60.34

C : 54.67

H : 77.81

CIE-Luv

L : 60.34

U : 42.39

V : 54.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.38

A : 7.02

B : 30.15






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BC882E


Here are the colors similar to BC882E. 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 - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC882E.


#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#C18722
PANTONE 3547 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC882E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC882E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC882E.


#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC882E.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BC882E


Here are the paint colors similar to BC882E. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BC882E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC882E to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC882E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC882E to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC882E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC882E to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC882E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC882E to Benjamin Moore


#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC882E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC882E to Sherwin Williams


#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC882E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC882E to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC882E 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



BC882E
Dark Goldenrod*

2E62BC
Denim*


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 #BC882E?

Color that best contrast with #BC882E is #2E62BC, color name is Denim*
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 #BC882E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC882E is #2E62BC, color name is Denim*.





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