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What color is BC9D6D?

The RGB color code for color number #BC9D6D is RGB(188, 157, 109). In the RGB color model, #BC9D6D has a red value of 188, a green value of 157, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.5% magenta, 42.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC9D6D has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 42.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC9D6D is cool or warm?

Color BC9D6D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC9D6D? (For interior and product design)

BC9D6D has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

#BC9D6D

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #BC9D6D with dark and light Color




Is #BC9D6D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC9D6D 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 #BC9D6D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 157, 109)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
157 (61.6%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.49%
Yellow
42.02%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(36.46deg, 37.1 %, 58.2 %)

Hue
36.46°
Saturation
37.09 %.
Lightness
58.24 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 106, 55)
Red
66 (25.7%)
Yellow
106 (41.4%)
Blue
55 (21.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.46°
Saturation
42.02 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 36.46°

W: 42.75 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 35.56

Y : 35.91

Z : 19.53

YXY

Y1 : 35.91

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 38.43%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 35.9 %

Munsell Color System

3Y 6.5/4.7

CIE-Lab

L : 66.45

A : 4.88

B : 29.37

CIE-Lch

L : 66.45

C : 29.78

H : 80.57

CIE-Luv

L : 66.45

U : 23.26

V : 36.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.92

A : 1.05

B : 22.63






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BC9D6D


Here are the colors similar to BC9D6D. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC9D6D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC9D6D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC9D6D.


#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BE9971
PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC9D6D.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.05 (94.0% similar)
#A08F65
RAL 1020 - Olive Yellow
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC9D6D.


#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BC9D6D


Here are the paint colors similar to BC9D6D. 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 BC9D6D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC9D6D to Dunn-Edwards


#B89B6B
New Cork (DE 6180)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B49161
Maple View (DE 6152)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC9D6D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC9D6D to Sherwin Williams


#BA9A67
Rustic City (SW 7699)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC9D6D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC9D6D to PPG Paints


#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#C09C6A
Welcome Home (PPG1092-5)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#C49E69
Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC9D6D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC9D6D to Valspar


#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C59C69
Western Wear (M139)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C29D74
Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC9D6D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC9D6D to Benjamin Moore


#B6976C
Baked Cumin (1062)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C29B63
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC9D6D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC9D6D to Behr


#B99563
Spiced Mustard (S300-5)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C69C6A
Amber Autumn (S290-5)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#C9A367
Classic Gold (PPU6-17)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC9D6D 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



BC9D6D
Camel*

6D8CBC
Glaucous*


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 #BC9D6D?

Color that best contrast with #BC9D6D is #6D8CBC, color name is Glaucous*
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 #BC9D6D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC9D6D is #6D8CBC, color name is Glaucous*.





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