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What color is BCA089?

The RGB color code for color number #BCA089 is RGB(188, 160, 137). In the RGB color model, #BCA089 has a red value of 188, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 27.1% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCA089 has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCA089 is cool or warm?

Color BCA089 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCA089? (For interior and product design)

BCA089 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#BCA089

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #BCA089 with dark and light Color




Is #BCA089 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCA089 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 #BCA089 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 160, 137)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.89%
Yellow
27.13%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(27.06deg, 27.6 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
27.06°
Saturation
27.57 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 87, 57)
Red
56 (21.8%)
Yellow
87 (34.0%)
Blue
57 (22.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.06°
Saturation
27.13 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 27.06°

W: 53.73 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 37.83

Y : 37.64

Z : 28.94

YXY

Y1 : 37.64

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 37.25%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 37.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.5YR 6.6/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 67.75

A : 6.77

B : 15.81

CIE-Lch

L : 67.75

C : 17.2

H : 66.83

CIE-Luv

L : 67.75

U : 19.1

V : 20.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.35

A : 2.69

B : 14.98






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BCA089


Here are the colors similar to BCA089. 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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCA089.


#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCA089.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCA089.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCA089.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BCA089.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BCA089


Here are the paint colors similar to BCA089. 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 BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to Sherwin Williams


#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to Benjamin Moore


#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#BE997C
Metallic Gold (2163-40)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to Dunn-Edwards


#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to Valspar


#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AF9A84
Smoky Topaz (V134-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to Behr


#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to PPG Paints


#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BCA089 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BCA089 to Farrow & Ball


#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCA089 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



BCA089
Pale Taupe*

89A5BC
Pewter 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 #BCA089?

Color that best contrast with #BCA089 is #89A5BC, color name is Pewter 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 #BCA089?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCA089 is #89A5BC, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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