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What color is BD6973?

The RGB color code for color number #BD6973 is RGB(189, 105, 115). In the RGB color model, #BD6973 has a red value of 189, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 44.4% magenta, 39.2% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.9° (degrees), 38.9 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD6973 has a hue of 352.9° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD6973 is cool or warm?

Color BD6973 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD6973? (For interior and product design)

BD6973 has an LRV of nearly 22. 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

#BD6973

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #BD6973 with dark and light Color




Is #BD6973 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD6973 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 #BD6973 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 105, 115)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
44.44%
Yellow
39.15%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(352.86deg, 38.9 %, 57.6 %)

Hue
352.86°
Saturation
38.89 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 80, 72)
Red
98 (38.4%)
Yellow
80 (31.2%)
Blue
72 (28.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.86°
Saturation
44.44 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 352.86°

W: 41.18 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 29.13

Y : 22.16

Z : 18.96

YXY

Y1 : 22.16

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 58.82%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 22.2 %

Munsell Color System

3R 5.3/7.3

CIE-Lab

L : 54.2

A : 34.55

B : 9.34

CIE-Lch

L : 54.2

C : 35.79

H : 15.13

CIE-Luv

L : 54.2

U : 56.83

V : 5.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.07

A : 28.09

B : 9.07






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD6973


Here are the colors similar to BD6973. 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.



#B76E79
Rose Gold
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B57281
Turkish Rose
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#CD607E
Cinnamon Satin
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#AD6F69
Copper Penny
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD6973.


#B66C6D
PANTONE 2341 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#B46B7A
PANTONE 695 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B06F76
PANTONE 2447 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#CF6F77
PANTONE 2340 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD6973.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD6973.


#D1717B
RAL 020 60 40 - Lotus Red
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#C3797F
RAL 020 60 30 - Begonia Rose
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#A9606E
RAL 010 50 30 - Marble Red
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#CD7687
RAL 010 60 35 - Rose Red
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BD6973.


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BD6973.


#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BD6973


Here are the paint colors similar to BD6973. 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.


Behr

Hex color BD6973 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD6973 to Behr


#C76A77
Lovebirds (P140-5)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C25D6A
Candy Drop (MQ4-01)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B75E6B
Sensuous (MQ1-06)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD6973 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD6973 to Sherwin Williams


#BA7176
Rita's Rouge (SW 9003)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#CD717B
Pink Flamingo (SW 0080)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B56966
Reddish (SW 6319)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#AD5E65
Redbud (SW 6312)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD6973 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD6973 to PPG Paints


#BE727C
Lush Rose (PPG18-30)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B2656C
Raspberry Ripple (PPG18-31)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C27277
Cranberry (PPG1051-5)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C07281
Briar Rose (PPG1050-5)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD6973 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD6973 to Dunn-Edwards


#BB6569
Terra Rosa (DE 5096)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B7737D
Hollyhock Bloom (DET 417)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B95B6D
Candied Apple (DE 5054)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#CF758A
First Love (DE 5053)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD6973 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD6973 to Benjamin Moore


#C36B6E
Cinco de Mayo (1286)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#AE6C75
Prom Dress (1273)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#AB696E
Raspberry Glacé (CSP-430)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#BE5A67
Vibrant Blush (2081-30)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD6973 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD6973 to Valspar


#C6616A
Trout Pout (8001-9E)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C16566
Playful Pink (2001-3B)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#CA7983
Doric Pink (1008-3C)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD6973 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



BD6973
Rose Gold*

69BDB3
Verdigris*


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 #BD6973?

Color that best contrast with #BD6973 is #69BDB3, color name is Verdigris*
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 #BD6973?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD6973 is #69BDB3, color name is Verdigris*.





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