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What color is BCB253?

The RGB color code for color number #BCB253 is RGB(188, 178, 83). In the RGB color model, #BCB253 has a red value of 188, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 55.9% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.3° (degrees), 43.9 % saturation, and 53.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCB253 has a hue of 54.3° (degrees), 55.9 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCB253 is cool or warm?

Color BCB253 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCB253? (For interior and product design)

BCB253 has an LRV of nearly 43. 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.



Dark Color

#BCB253

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #BCB253 with dark and light Color




Is #BCB253 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCB253 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 #BCB253 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 178, 83)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.32%
Yellow
55.85%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(54.29deg, 43.9 %, 53.1 %)

Hue
54.29°
Saturation
43.93 %.
Lightness
53.14 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 135, 47)
Red
58 (22.6%)
Yellow
135 (52.8%)
Blue
47 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.29°
Saturation
55.85 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 54.29°

W: 32.55 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 38.22

Y : 43.16

Z : 14.5

YXY

Y1 : 43.16

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 30.20%

Y : 67.45%


LRV

~ 43.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.2GY 7.0/7.1

CIE-Lab

L : 71.66

A : -8.8

B : 49.01

CIE-Lch

L : 71.66

C : 49.79

H : 100.17

CIE-Luv

L : 71.66

U : 11.05

V : 60.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.69

A : -11.11

B : 32.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BCB253


Here are the colors similar to BCB253. 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.



#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCB253.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCB253.


#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#CAB64B
PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C2A84D
PANTONE 4019 C
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCB253.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCB253.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BCB253


Here are the paint colors similar to BCB253. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BCB253 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCB253 to PPG Paints


#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCB253 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCB253 to Behr


#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCB253 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCB253 to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCB253 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCB253 to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCB253 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCB253 to Benjamin Moore


#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#BAB761
Martini Olive (CSP-890)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCB253 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCB253 to Valspar


#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B5B968
Spring Ahead (P058)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCB253 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



BCB253
Vegas Gold*

535DBC
Byzantine 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 #BCB253?

Color that best contrast with #BCB253 is #535DBC, color name is Byzantine 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 #BCB253?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCB253 is #535DBC, color name is Byzantine Blue*.





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