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HEX BCAB6D - #BCAB6D, RGB(188,171,109) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #BCAB6D
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 171, 109)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.0%, 42.0%, 26.3%



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What color is BCAB6D?

The RGB color code for color number #BCAB6D is RGB(188, 171, 109). In the RGB color model, #BCAB6D has a red value of 188, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.0% magenta, 42.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47.1° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCAB6D has a hue of 47.1° (degrees), 42.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCAB6D is cool or warm?

Color BCAB6D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCAB6D? (For interior and product design)

BCAB6D has an LRV of nearly 41. 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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Compare LRV 41 of #BCAB6D with dark and light Color




Is #BCAB6D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCAB6D 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 #BCAB6D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 171, 109)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
109 (42.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.04%
Yellow
42.02%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(47.09deg, 37.1 %, 58.2 %)

Hue
47.09°
Saturation
37.09 %.
Lightness
58.24 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 112, 51)
Red
56 (22.1%)
Yellow
112 (43.7%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
47.09°
Saturation
42.02 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 47.09°

W: 42.75 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 38.06

Y : 40.92

Z : 20.36

YXY

Y1 : 40.92

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 32.94%

Y : 57.25%


LRV

~ 40.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.4Y 6.9/5

CIE-Lab

L : 70.12

A : -2.67

B : 34.12

CIE-Lch

L : 70.12

C : 34.22

H : 94.47

CIE-Luv

L : 70.12

U : 14.32

V : 43.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.97

A : -5.74

B : 25.91






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BCAB6D

Here are the colors similar to BCAB6D. 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 - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCAB6D.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCAB6D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCAB6D.

#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCAB6D.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BCAB6D.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)

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

#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)



Paint color for Hex #BCAB6D

Here are the paint colors similar to BCAB6D. 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 BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to Sherwin Williams

#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to Dunn-Edwards

#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to Behr

#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to Valspar

#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to PPG Paints

#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#CCBF88
Country Style (PPG11-04)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to Benjamin Moore

#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C7B679
Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C9B37A
Westwood Tan (256)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BCAB6D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BCAB6D to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 9.48 (90.5% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 11.74 (88.3% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 12.19 (87.8% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 12.19 (87.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCAB6D 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



BCAB6D
Sand*

6D7EBC
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 #BCAB6D?

Color that best contrast with #BCAB6D is #6D7EBC, 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 #BCAB6D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCAB6D is #6D7EBC, color name is Glaucous*.





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