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What color is BDA38D?

The RGB color code for color number #BDA38D is RGB(189, 163, 141). In the RGB color model, #BDA38D has a red value of 189, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.5° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDA38D has a hue of 27.5° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDA38D is cool or warm?

Color BDA38D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDA38D? (For interior and product design)

BDA38D has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

#BDA38D

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #BDA38D with dark and light Color




Is #BDA38D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDA38D 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 #BDA38D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 163, 141)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.76%
Yellow
25.40%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(27.5deg, 26.7 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
27.5°
Saturation
26.67 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(53, 85, 56)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
56 (21.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.5°
Saturation
25.40 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 27.5°

W: 55.29 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.89

Y : 38.94

Z : 30.66

YXY

Y1 : 38.94

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 36.08%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

2Y 6.7/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 68.71

A : 6.09

B : 14.95

CIE-Lch

L : 68.71

C : 16.14

H : 67.83

CIE-Luv

L : 68.71

U : 17.64

V : 19.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.4

A : 2.05

B : 14.54






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDA38D


Here are the colors similar to BDA38D. 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.



#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDA38D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDA38D.


#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDA38D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDA38D.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDA38D.


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDA38D


Here are the paint colors similar to BDA38D. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDA38D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDA38D to Sherwin Williams


#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C19E80
Wickerwork (SW 0010)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDA38D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDA38D to Valspar


#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C9A789
Gentility (T516)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDA38D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDA38D to Dunn-Edwards


#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDA38D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDA38D to Behr


#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#B69981
Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDA38D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDA38D to Benjamin Moore


#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDA38D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDA38D to PPG Paints


#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDA38D 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



BDA38D
Hazelnut*

8DA7BD
Pewter 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 #BDA38D?

Color that best contrast with #BDA38D is #8DA7BD, color name is Pewter 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 #BDA38D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDA38D is #8DA7BD, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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