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What color is BC8A7E?

The RGB color code for color number #BC8A7E is RGB(188, 138, 126). In the RGB color model, #BC8A7E has a red value of 188, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 33.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.6° (degrees), 31.6 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC8A7E has a hue of 11.6° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC8A7E is cool or warm?

Color BC8A7E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC8A7E? (For interior and product design)

BC8A7E has an LRV of nearly 30. 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.



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#BC8A7E

Light Color


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Is #BC8A7E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC8A7E 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 #BC8A7E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 138, 126)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.60%
Yellow
32.98%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(11.61deg, 31.6 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
11.61°
Saturation
31.63 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 86, 63)
Red
72 (28.4%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
63 (24.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
11.61°
Saturation
32.98 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 11.61°

W: 49.41 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 33.59

Y : 30.37

Z : 23.83

YXY

Y1 : 30.37

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 45.88%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 30.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.5YR 6.0/4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.98

A : 17.41

B : 13.91

CIE-Lch

L : 61.98

C : 22.29

H : 38.63

CIE-Luv

L : 61.98

U : 33.69

V : 15.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.11

A : 12.35

B : 12.94






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BC8A7E


Here are the colors similar to BC8A7E. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC8A7E.


#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC8A7E.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC8A7E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC8A7E.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BC8A7E


Here are the paint colors similar to BC8A7E. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC8A7E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC8A7E to Dunn-Edwards


#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#CB8E81
Rose de Mai (DET 432)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC8A7E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC8A7E to PPG Paints


#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C7887F
Sunstone (PPG1058-5)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC8A7E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC8A7E to Behr


#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B58271
Auburn Glaze (S180-5)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC8A7E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC8A7E to Valspar


#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#AF8172
Canyon Earth (1007-9C)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#C0827B
Ceremonial Ochre (V080-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC8A7E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC8A7E to Sherwin Williams


#CC8D84
Rosedust (SW 0025)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#CD8E89
Resounding Rose (SW 6318)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC8A7E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC8A7E to Benjamin Moore


#CE958E
Belladonna Lily (2093-40)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#A57F75
Almond Beige (2101-40)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#A47F73
Appalachian Spring (2100-40)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC8A7E 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



BC8A7E
Rosy Brown*

7EB0BC
Glacier*


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 #BC8A7E?

Color that best contrast with #BC8A7E is #7EB0BC, color name is Glacier*
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 #BC8A7E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC8A7E is #7EB0BC, color name is Glacier*.





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