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HEX BCBAAB - #BCBAAB, RGB(188,186,171) Color


Color Name: Sandstone*
Hex Color Code: #BCBAAB
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 186, 171)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.1%, 9.0%, 26.3%



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What color is BCBAAB?

The RGB color code for color number #BCBAAB is RGB(188, 186, 171). In the RGB color model, #BCBAAB has a red value of 188, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 52.9° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCBAAB has a hue of 52.9° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCBAAB is cool or warm?

Color BCBAAB is a warm color.



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

BCBAAB has an LRV of nearly 49. 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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#BCBAAB

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of #BCBAAB with dark and light Color




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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 186, 171)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.06%
Yellow
9.04%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(52.94deg, 11.3 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
52.94°
Saturation
11.26 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 69, 49)
Red
33 (13.0%)
Yellow
69 (27.1%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
52.94°
Saturation
9.04 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 52.94°

W: 67.06 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 45.65

Y : 48.75

Z : 45.53

YXY

Y1 : 48.75

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 27.06%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 48.7 %

Munsell Color System

3GY 7.4/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.3

A : -1.95

B : 7.85

CIE-Lch

L : 75.3

C : 8.09

H : 103.97

CIE-Luv

L : 75.3

U : 2

V : 11.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.82

A : -5.48

B : 10.21






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BCBAAB

Here are the colors similar to BCBAAB. 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.

#C7C0A7
Sandstone
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCBAAB.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCBAAB.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCBAAB.

#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B8B298
PANTONE 2323 C
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BCBAAB.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCBAAB.



Paint color for Hex #BCBAAB

Here are the paint colors similar to BCBAAB. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

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

#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

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

#C0B9A9
Jogging Path (SW 7638)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#C1BCA7
Grassland (SW 6163)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

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

#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C5BDAC
Drop Cloth (283)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

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

#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#CAC2AD
Snake Charmer (8004-23B)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

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

#BEB9A2
Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C8C0AA
Hideaway (PPG14-26)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

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

#C5C3AE
Spanish Olive (1509)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#CAC4B0
Coastal Fog (976)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#CAC7B4
Doily (CSP-130)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#C7C8B7
Vale Mist (1494)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Behr

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

#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#C6C2AB
Organic Field (PPU9-19)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CBC4B2
Still Moment (MQ6-59)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCBAAB 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



BCBAAB
Sandstone*

ABADBC
Lavender Gray*


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 #BCBAAB?

Color that best contrast with #BCBAAB is #ABADBC, color name is Lavender Gray*
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 #BCBAAB?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCBAAB is #ABADBC, color name is Lavender Gray*.





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