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HEX BCA97A - #BCA97A, RGB(188,169,122) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #BCA97A
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 169, 122)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.1%, 35.1%, 26.3%



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What color is BCA97A?

The RGB color code for color number #BCA97A is RGB(188, 169, 122). In the RGB color model, #BCA97A has a red value of 188, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 35.1% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.7° (degrees), 33.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCA97A has a hue of 42.7° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCA97A is cool or warm?

Color BCA97A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCA97A? (For interior and product design)

BCA97A has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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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#BCA97A

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #BCA97A with dark and light Color




Is #BCA97A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCA97A 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 #BCA97A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 169, 122)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.11%
Yellow
35.11%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(42.73deg, 33.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
42.73°
Saturation
33.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 101, 52)
Red
54 (21.3%)
Yellow
101 (39.6%)
Blue
52 (20.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.73°
Saturation
35.11 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 42.73°

W: 47.84 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 38.44

Y : 40.47

Z : 24.2

YXY

Y1 : 40.47

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 33.73%

Y : 52.16%


LRV

~ 40.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.9Y 6.8/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 69.8

A : -0.09

B : 26.79

CIE-Lch

L : 69.8

C : 26.79

H : 90.19

CIE-Luv

L : 69.8

U : 14.77

V : 35.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.62

A : -3.48

B : 21.98






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BCA97A

Here are the colors similar to BCA97A. 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.

#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCA97A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCA97A.

#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCA97A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BCA97A.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCA97A.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #BCA97A

Here are the paint colors similar to BCA97A. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to Valspar

#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BDA982
Dry Earth (6008-4A)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to Sherwin Williams

#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to PPG Paints

#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to Benjamin Moore

#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C8B180
Barley Grass (271)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to Behr

#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to Dunn-Edwards

#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BCA97A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BCA97A to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 8.57 (91.4% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 8.73 (91.3% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 10.05 (90.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCA97A 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



BCA97A
Sand*

7A8DBC
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #BCA97A?

Color that best contrast with #BCA97A is #7A8DBC, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #BCA97A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCA97A is #7A8DBC, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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