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What color is BC9043?

The RGB color code for color number #BC9043 is RGB(188, 144, 67). In the RGB color model, #BC9043 has a red value of 188, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 64.4% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 47.5 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC9043 has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 64.4 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC9043 is cool or warm?

Color BC9043 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC9043? (For interior and product design)

BC9043 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

#BC9043

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BC9043 with dark and light Color




Is #BC9043 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC9043 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 #BC9043 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 144, 67)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.40%
Yellow
64.36%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(38.18deg, 47.5 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
47.45 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 128, 55)
Red
88 (34.7%)
Yellow
128 (50.3%)
Blue
55 (21.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
64.36 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 38.18°

W: 26.27 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 31.73

Y : 31.04

Z : 9.63

YXY

Y1 : 31.04

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 43.53%

Y : 73.73%


LRV

~ 31 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 6.1/7.1

CIE-Lab

L : 62.54

A : 8.29

B : 46.31

CIE-Lch

L : 62.54

C : 47.05

H : 79.86

CIE-Luv

L : 62.54

U : 35.2

V : 50.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.72

A : 4.14

B : 28.75






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BC9043


Here are the colors similar to BC9043. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC9043.


#BD8C3D
PANTONE 4026 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC9043.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC9043.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC9043.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC9043.


#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BC9043


Here are the paint colors similar to BC9043. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC9043 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC9043 to Benjamin Moore


#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#BF9652
French Horn (195)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C29A4D
Antique Bronze (217)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC9043 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC9043 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#BB9351
Maple Syrup (DE 5362)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C19851
Where Buffalo Roam (DET 480)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC9043 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC9043 to Sherwin Williams


#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC9043 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC9043 to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC9043 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC9043 to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC9043 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC9043 to PPG Paints


#C09856
Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC9043 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



BC9043
Aztec Gold*

436FBC
YInMn 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 #BC9043?

Color that best contrast with #BC9043 is #436FBC, color name is YInMn 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 #BC9043?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC9043 is #436FBC, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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