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What color is BD8A4F?

The RGB color code for color number #BD8A4F is RGB(189, 138, 79). In the RGB color model, #BD8A4F has a red value of 189, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.0% magenta, 58.2% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.2° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD8A4F has a hue of 32.2° (degrees), 58.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD8A4F is cool or warm?

Color BD8A4F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD8A4F? (For interior and product design)

BD8A4F has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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Light Color


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Is #BD8A4F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD8A4F 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 #BD8A4F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 138, 79)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.98%
Yellow
58.20%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(32.18deg, 45.5 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
32.18°
Saturation
45.45 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(89, 117, 57)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Yellow
117 (45.8%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.18°
Saturation
58.20 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 32.18°

W: 30.98 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 31.49

Y : 29.56

Z : 11.44

YXY

Y1 : 29.56

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 45.88%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 29.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.9YR 6.0/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 61.27

A : 12.89

B : 38.85

CIE-Lch

L : 61.27

C : 40.93

H : 71.64

CIE-Luv

L : 61.27

U : 39.42

V : 43.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.37

A : 8.23

B : 25.58






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD8A4F


Here are the colors similar to BD8A4F. 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.



#AB7E4C
Tan Brown
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)





Paint color for Hex #BD8A4F


Here are the paint colors similar to BD8A4F. 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 BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to Benjamin Moore


#BA8B52
Golden Retriever (2165-30)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#BA8744
Turmeric (2160-20)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C68745
Venetian Gold (2158-20)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B28A59
Bryan Ochre (CW-390)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to Behr


#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#BB9157
Radiance (MQ4-07)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to Valspar


#C38B4C
Shetland (8002-18E)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#B88654
Corner Café (3003-7C)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#CA8C4D
Butternut Tree (3002-5B)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8E55
Ghost Town (DE 5327)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to Sherwin Williams


#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C08650
Rookwood Amber (SW 2817)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to PPG Paints


#B28959
Allegro (PPG1090-6)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#BC9263
Honey Haven (PPG1089-6)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#B5905A
Tan Your Hide (PPG1091-6)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#AF8A5B
It Works (PPG1092-6)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BD8A4F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BD8A4F to Farrow & Ball


#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 13.89 (86.1% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 14.04 (86.0% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 14.28 (85.7% similar)
#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 15.22 (84.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD8A4F 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



BD8A4F
Tan Brown*

4F82BD
Steel 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 #BD8A4F?

Color that best contrast with #BD8A4F is #4F82BD, color name is Steel 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 #BD8A4F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD8A4F is #4F82BD, color name is Steel Blue*.





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