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What color is BD8B81?

The RGB color code for color number #BD8B81 is RGB(189, 139, 129). In the RGB color model, #BD8B81 has a red value of 189, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 31.7% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 62.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD8B81 has a hue of 10° (degrees), 31.7 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD8B81 is cool or warm?

Color BD8B81 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD8B81? (For interior and product design)

BD8B81 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#BD8B81

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BD8B81 with dark and light Color




Is #BD8B81 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD8B81 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 #BD8B81 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 139, 129)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.46%
Yellow
31.75%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(10deg, 31.2 %, 62.4 %)

Hue
10°
Saturation
31.25 %.
Lightness
62.35 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 84, 63)
Red
71 (27.7%)
Yellow
84 (33.1%)
Blue
63 (24.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
10°
Saturation
31.75 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 10°

W: 50.59 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 34.18

Y : 30.87

Z : 24.93

YXY

Y1 : 30.87

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 45.49%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 30.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.4YR 6.1/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 62.4

A : 17.65

B : 12.82

CIE-Lch

L : 62.4

C : 21.81

H : 36

CIE-Luv

L : 62.4

U : 33.41

V : 14.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.56

A : 12.59

B : 12.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD8B81


Here are the colors similar to BD8B81. 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.



#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#A87C6D
Tawny Birch
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#D7837F
New York Pink
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD8B81.


#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#AF867C
PANTONE 10155 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD8B81.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD8B81.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BD8B81.


#C6846D
RAL 3012 - Beige Red
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BD8B81


Here are the paint colors similar to BD8B81. 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 BD8B81 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD8B81 to Behr


#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#AD8177
Smoke Bush Rose (S170-5)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD8B81 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD8B81 to Dunn-Edwards


#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#CB8E81
Rose de Mai (DET 432)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#B38070
Brick Fence (DE 6089)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#AB8274
Hickory Branch (DE 6082)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD8B81 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD8B81 to PPG Paints


#B4897D
Cappucino Bombe (PPG1061-5)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#C7887F
Sunstone (PPG1058-5)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B98675
Big Cypress (PPG1062-5)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD8B81 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD8B81 to Valspar


#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BB8273
Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#C0827B
Ceremonial Ochre (V080-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#BA7F78
New Haven Rose (1008-7C)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD8B81 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD8B81 to Sherwin Williams


#CC8D84
Rosedust (SW 0025)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#CD8E7F
Constant Coral (SW 6325)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#CD8E89
Resounding Rose (SW 6318)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD8B81 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD8B81 to Benjamin Moore


#CE958E
Belladonna Lily (2093-40)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#D29185
Dusty Mauve (2174-40)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#A77F78
Brown Teepee (2102-40)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD8B81 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



BD8B81
Rosy Brown*

81B3BD
Glacier*


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 #BD8B81?

Color that best contrast with #BD8B81 is #81B3BD, color name is Glacier*
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 #BD8B81?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD8B81 is #81B3BD, color name is Glacier*.





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