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What color is BD5357?

The RGB color code for color number #BD5357 is RGB(189, 83, 87). In the RGB color model, #BD5357 has a red value of 189, a green value of 83, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 56.1% magenta, 54.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 357.7° (degrees), 44.5 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD5357 has a hue of 357.7° (degrees), 56.1 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD5357 is cool or warm?

Color BD5357 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD5357? (For interior and product design)

BD5357 has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#BD5357

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #BD5357 with dark and light Color




Is #BD5357 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD5357 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 #BD5357 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 83, 87)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
83 (32.5%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
56.08%
Yellow
53.97%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(357.74deg, 44.5 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
357.74°
Saturation
44.54 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(127, 84, 73)
Red
127 (49.7%)
Yellow
84 (33.1%)
Blue
73 (28.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
357.74°
Saturation
56.08 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 357.74°

W: 32.55 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 25.8

Y : 17.69

Z : 11.07

YXY

Y1 : 17.69

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 67.45%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 17.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.2R 4.7/9.5

CIE-Lab

L : 49.12

A : 43.04

B : 18.93

CIE-Lch

L : 49.12

C : 47.02

H : 23.74

CIE-Luv

L : 49.12

U : 76.8

V : 14.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.06

A : 35.87

B : 13.84






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD5357


Here are the colors similar to BD5357. 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.



#CC4E5C
Dark Terra Cotta
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B94E48
Deep Chestnut
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#B94E48
Deep Indian Red
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#AB4E52
Rose Vale
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD5357.


#BC4E57
PANTONE 8904 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#CD545B
PANTONE 7418 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#BD4649
PANTONE 8903 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C74E60
PANTONE 4069 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD5357.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD5357.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BD5357.


#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BD5357.


#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BD5357


Here are the paint colors similar to BD5357. 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 BD5357 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD5357 to PPG Paints


#C3585C
Bonfire (PPG1187-6)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#BB4F5C
Salsa Diane (PPG1186-6)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C6494C
Burnt Red (PPG1188-7)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#AB5959
Indian Paintbrush (PPG18-32)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD5357 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD5357 to Sherwin Williams


#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B74E4F
Enticing Red (SW 6600)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#BD4C5F
Heartfelt (SW 6586)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#AD5E65
Redbud (SW 6312)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BD5357 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD5357 to Behr


#BC555E
Hibiscus Flower (P140-6)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#BE4B47
Intrigue (P160-6)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#A95657
Lingonberry Punch (M150-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD5357 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD5357 to Benjamin Moore


#BE4E4E
Rhubarb (2007-30)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C24C4D
Holly Berry (1321)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#CA4F5A
Raspberry Pudding (2004-30)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD5357 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD5357 to Valspar


#AC545A
Cherry Kisses (V042-5)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B24A55
Sienna Dust (1007-3A)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD5357 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD5357 to Dunn-Edwards


#C35550
Pomegranate (DE 5090)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#CB5251
Deep Hibiscus (DE 5083)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#CC5160
Cherry Hill (DE 5069)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#B34B47
Lady in Red (DET 420)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD5357 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



BD5357
Dark Terra Cotta*

53BDB9
Maximum Blue Green*


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 #BD5357?

Color that best contrast with #BD5357 is #53BDB9, color name is Maximum Blue Green*
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 #BD5357?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD5357 is #53BDB9, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.





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