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What color is BCB878?

The RGB color code for color number #BCB878 is RGB(188, 184, 120). In the RGB color model, #BCB878 has a red value of 188, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 36.2% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.5° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCB878 has a hue of 56.5° (degrees), 36.2 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCB878 is cool or warm?

Color BCB878 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCB878? (For interior and product design)

BCB878 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

#BCB878

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #BCB878 with dark and light Color




Is #BCB878 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCB878 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 #BCB878 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 184, 120)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.13%
Yellow
36.17%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(56.47deg, 33.7 %, 60.4 %)

Hue
56.47°
Saturation
33.66 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 108, 47)
Red
45 (17.7%)
Yellow
108 (42.5%)
Blue
47 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.47°
Saturation
36.17 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 56.47°

W: 47.06 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 41.27

Y : 46.33

Z : 24.54

YXY

Y1 : 46.33

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 27.84%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 46.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.4GY 7.2/5.2

CIE-Lab

L : 73.76

A : -8.27

B : 33.05

CIE-Lch

L : 73.76

C : 34.07

H : 104.05

CIE-Luv

L : 73.76

U : 5.76

V : 44.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.06

A : -10.88

B : 26.27






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BCB878


Here are the colors similar to BCB878. 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.



#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCB878.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCB878.


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCB878.


#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#C0BD6A
PANTONE 4236 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCB878.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BCB878.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BCB878


Here are the paint colors similar to BCB878. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCB878 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCB878 to Benjamin Moore


#BCB878
Lilianna (CSP-855)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#C4C184
Dill Pickle (2147-40)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B2B26A
Parrot Green (CW-465)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C9BF80
Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCB878 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCB878 to Valspar


#B7B678
Golden Green (V058-4)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#C9C088
Frozen Marguerita (P094)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#BAC17E
Everglade Glen (6003-6A)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCB878 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCB878 to PPG Paints


#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCB878 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCB878 to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C175
Grass Root (DE 5521)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#B9BE82
Early Harvest (DE 5542)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color BCB878 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCB878 to Behr


#C7C088
Wheat Grass (PPU9-11)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C7C176
Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#B7BB6B
Citrus Peel (P360-5)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCB878 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCB878 to Sherwin Williams


#C4C476
Mélange Green (SW 6710)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCB878 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



BCB878
Misty Moss*

787CBC
Purple Yam*


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 #BCB878?

Color that best contrast with #BCB878 is #787CBC, color name is Purple Yam*
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 #BCB878?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCB878 is #787CBC, color name is Purple Yam*.





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