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What color is BD9C96?

The RGB color code for color number #BD9C96 is RGB(189, 156, 150). In the RGB color model, #BD9C96 has a red value of 189, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 20.6% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 9.2° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BD9C96 has a hue of 9.2° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BD9C96 is cool or warm?

Color BD9C96 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BD9C96? (For interior and product design)

BD9C96 has an LRV of nearly 37. 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

#BD9C96

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of #BD9C96 with dark and light Color




Is #BD9C96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BD9C96 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 #BD9C96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 156, 150)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.46%
Yellow
20.63%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(9.23deg, 22.8 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
9.23°
Saturation
22.81 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 76, 59)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Yellow
76 (29.8%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
9.23°
Saturation
20.63 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 9.23°

W: 58.82 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.38

Y : 36.8

Z : 33.93

YXY

Y1 : 36.8

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 38.82%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 36.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.3YR 6.6/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 67.13

A : 11.27

B : 7.72

CIE-Lch

L : 67.13

C : 13.66

H : 34.42

CIE-Luv

L : 67.13

U : 20.91

V : 8.85

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.66

A : 6.78

B : 9.3






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BD9C96


Here are the colors similar to BD9C96. 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 - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 8.09 (91.9% similar)
#DDADAF
Pale Chestnut
ΔE - 8.17 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BD9C96.


#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B49289
PANTONE 2440 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C4A4A7
PANTONE 7633 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BD9C96.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BD9C96.






Paint color for Hex #BD9C96


Here are the paint colors similar to BD9C96. 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 BD9C96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BD9C96 to Benjamin Moore


#C19E9B
Cherry Malt (2104-50)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#BFA4A0
Monet (1243)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BD9C96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BD9C96 to PPG Paints


#C8A6A1
Parfait (PPG1059-4)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#CDA09A
Raffia Cream (PPG1056-4)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BD9C96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BD9C96 to Dunn-Edwards


#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BD9C96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BD9C96 to Valspar


#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B39089
Cherry Taupe (1005-10A)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#AE9395
Violet Dusk (V078-4)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C8ADA8
Lovebug (1005-10B)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BD9C96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BD9C96 to Sherwin Williams


#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color BD9C96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BD9C96 to Behr


#B09391
Antoinette (MQ1-46)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#C2968B
Pressed Blossoms (MQ1-18)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B6A19B
Plum Taupe (N130-4)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BD9C96 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



BD9C96
Rosy Brown*

96B7BD
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 #BD9C96?

Color that best contrast with #BD9C96 is #96B7BD, 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 #BD9C96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BD9C96 is #96B7BD, color name is Glacier*.





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