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HEX BD999C - #BD999C, RGB(189,153,156) Color


Color Name: Rosy Brown*
Hex Color Code: #BD999C
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 153, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 19.0%, 17.5%, 25.9%



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What color is BD999C?

The RGB color code for color number #BD999C is RGB(189, 153, 156). In the RGB color model, #BD999C has a red value of 189, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 19.0% magenta, 17.5% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355° (degrees), 21.4 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD999C has a hue of 355° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD999C is cool or warm?

Color BD999C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD999C? (For interior and product design)

BD999C has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

#BD999C

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #BD999C with dark and light Color




Is #BD999C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD999C 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 #BD999C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 153, 156)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
19.05%
Yellow
17.46%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(355deg, 21.4 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
355°
Saturation
21.43 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 71, 61)
Red
54 (21.1%)
Yellow
71 (27.8%)
Blue
61 (23.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355°
Saturation
19.05 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 355°

W: 60.00 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.38

Y : 36

Z : 36.38

YXY

Y1 : 36

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 40.00%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 36 %

Munsell Color System

9.4R 6.5/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 66.52

A : 13.87

B : 3.5

CIE-Lch

L : 66.52

C : 14.3

H : 14.16

CIE-Luv

L : 66.52

U : 22

V : 2.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 60

A : 9.17

B : 6.05






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BD999C

Here are the colors similar to BD999C. 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 - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD999C.

#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#CCA1A6
PANTONE 5015 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD999C.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD999C.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BD999C.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#D5AFBB
BS 24-C-35 - Pink
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BD999C.

#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BD999C

Here are the paint colors similar to BD999C. 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 BD999C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD999C to Benjamin Moore

#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD999C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD999C to Sherwin Williams

#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD999C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD999C to PPG Paints

#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD999C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD999C to Valspar

#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CE9EA0
Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD999C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD999C to Dunn-Edwards

#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#D2A5A3
La Vie en Rose (DET 416)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BD999C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BD999C to Farrow & Ball

#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 9.01 (91.0% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 9.43 (90.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BD999C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD999C to Behr

#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD999C 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



BD999C
Rosy Brown*

99BDBA
Opal*


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 #BD999C?

Color that best contrast with #BD999C is #99BDBA, color name is Opal*
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 #BD999C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD999C is #99BDBA, color name is Opal*.





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