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What color is BD8B87?

The RGB color code for color number #BD8B87 is RGB(189, 139, 135). In the RGB color model, #BD8B87 has a red value of 189, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 135. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 28.6% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.4° (degrees), 29.0 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD8B87 has a hue of 4.4° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD8B87 is cool or warm?

Color BD8B87 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD8B87? (For interior and product design)

BD8B87 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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#BD8B87

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BD8B87 with dark and light Color




Is #BD8B87 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD8B87 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 #BD8B87 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 139, 135)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.46%
Yellow
28.57%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(4.44deg, 29.0 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
4.44°
Saturation
29.03 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 81, 64)
Red
69 (26.9%)
Yellow
81 (31.6%)
Blue
64 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.44°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 4.44°

W: 52.94 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 34.59

Y : 31.03

Z : 27.09

YXY

Y1 : 31.03

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 45.49%

Y : 47.06%


LRV

~ 31 %

Munsell Color System

9.1R 6.1/3.9

CIE-Lab

L : 62.54

A : 18.47

B : 9.62

CIE-Lch

L : 62.54

C : 20.82

H : 27.51

CIE-Luv

L : 62.54

U : 32.66

V : 9.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.71

A : 13.35

B : 10.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD8B87


Here are the colors similar to BD8B87. 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 - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#D7837F
New York Pink
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#A17A74
Burnished Brown
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD8B87.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD8B87.


#B3837F
RAL 030 60 20 - Desert Red
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B48286
RAL 020 60 20 - Retro Pink
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#B6848C
RAL 010 60 20 - Lime Pink
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD8B87.


#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B9877B
PANTONE 10148 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B57D77
PANTONE 4037 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BD8B87.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BD8B87


Here are the paint colors similar to BD8B87. 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 BD8B87 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD8B87 to Behr


#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD8B87 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD8B87 to Valspar


#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C0827B
Ceremonial Ochre (V080-4)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD8B87 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD8B87 to PPG Paints


#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C7887F
Sunstone (PPG1058-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD8B87 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD8B87 to Sherwin Williams


#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#CD8E89
Resounding Rose (SW 6318)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#CC8D84
Rosedust (SW 0025)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C37F7A
Coral Rose (SW 9004)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD8B87 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD8B87 to Dunn-Edwards


#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#CB8E81
Rose de Mai (DET 432)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD8B87 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD8B87 to Benjamin Moore


#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#CE958E
Belladonna Lily (2093-40)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C7868C
Toasted Mauve (1279)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#D19A95
Rosy Tan (2091-50)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD8B87 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



BD8B87
Rosy Brown*

87B9BD
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 #BD8B87?

Color that best contrast with #BD8B87 is #87B9BD, 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 #BD8B87?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD8B87 is #87B9BD, color name is Glacier*.





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