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What color is BD8C3D?

The RGB color code for color number #BD8C3D is RGB(189, 140, 61). In the RGB color model, #BD8C3D has a red value of 189, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 61. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 67.7% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37° (degrees), 51.2 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD8C3D has a hue of 37° (degrees), 67.7 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD8C3D is cool or warm?

Color BD8C3D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD8C3D? (For interior and product design)

BD8C3D 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.



Dark Color

#BD8C3D

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of #BD8C3D with dark and light Color




Is #BD8C3D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD8C3D 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 #BD8C3D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 140, 61)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.93%
Yellow
67.72%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(37.03deg, 51.2 %, 49.0 %)

Hue
37.03°
Saturation
51.20 %.
Lightness
49.02 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 130, 54)
Red
94 (36.8%)
Yellow
130 (50.8%)
Blue
54 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.03°
Saturation
67.72 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 37.03°

W: 23.92 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 31.21

Y : 29.91

Z : 8.54

YXY

Y1 : 29.91

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 45.10%

Y : 76.08%


LRV

~ 29.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.3Y 6.0/7.7

CIE-Lab

L : 61.58

A : 10.55

B : 48.13

CIE-Lch

L : 61.58

C : 49.27

H : 77.64

CIE-Luv

L : 61.58

U : 39.3

V : 51.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.69

A : 6.14

B : 29.02






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD8C3D


Here are the colors similar to BD8C3D. 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.



#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD8C3D.


#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C18722
PANTONE 3547 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C6893F
PANTONE 7510 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD8C3D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD8C3D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BD8C3D.


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BD8C3D.


#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BD8C3D


Here are the paint colors similar to BD8C3D. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD8C3D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD8C3D to Dunn-Edwards


#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#B78B43
Bread Crust (DE 5370)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BD8C3D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD8C3D to Benjamin Moore


#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD8C3D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD8C3D to Valspar


#C49046
Creole Mustard (V092-4)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C1904C
Gingerbread (8002-22E)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BD8C3D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD8C3D to Behr


#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD8C3D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD8C3D to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD8C3D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD8C3D to Sherwin Williams


#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#CC9249
Golden Rule (SW 6383)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD8C3D 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



BD8C3D
Aztec Gold*

3D6EBD
YInMn 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 #BD8C3D?

Color that best contrast with #BD8C3D is #3D6EBD, color name is YInMn 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 #BD8C3D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD8C3D is #3D6EBD, color name is YInMn Blue*.





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