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What color is BDA459?

The RGB color code for color number #BDA459 is RGB(189, 164, 89). In the RGB color model, #BDA459 has a red value of 189, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 52.9% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 43.1 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDA459 has a hue of 45° (degrees), 52.9 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDA459 is cool or warm?

Color BDA459 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDA459? (For interior and product design)

BDA459 has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

#BDA459

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of #BDA459 with dark and light Color




Is #BDA459 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDA459 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 #BDA459 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 164, 89)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
89 (34.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.23%
Yellow
52.91%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 43.1 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
43.10 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 123, 51)
Red
67 (26.1%)
Yellow
123 (48.2%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
52.91 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 34.90 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 36.06

Y : 38.09

Z : 14.9

YXY

Y1 : 38.09

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 35.69%

Y : 65.10%


LRV

~ 38.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.7Y 6.7/6.2

CIE-Lab

L : 68.09

A : -0.47

B : 41.91

CIE-Lch

L : 68.09

C : 41.91

H : 90.64

CIE-Luv

L : 68.09

U : 20.69

V : 50.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.72

A : -3.7

B : 28.89






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDA459


Here are the colors similar to BDA459. 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.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDA459.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDA459.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDA459.


#B59F4A
PANTONE 10120 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C2A84D
PANTONE 4019 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#D3B468
PANTONE 4023 C
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDA459.


#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDA459.


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDA459


Here are the paint colors similar to BDA459. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BDA459 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDA459 to Valspar


#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C8A24F
Excitable (V055-4)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDA459 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDA459 to Benjamin Moore


#BFA653
Gibson Gold (378)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B3A358
Turning Leaf (384)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDA459 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDA459 to PPG Paints


#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDA459 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDA459 to Behr


#C5A658
Lemongrass (PPU6-18)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDA459 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDA459 to Sherwin Williams


#C2A462
Antiquity (SW 6402)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C99E53
Alchemy (SW 6395)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDA459 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDA459 to Dunn-Edwards


#BC9B4E
Brown Rum (DE 5439)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDA459 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



BDA459
Brass*

5972BD
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*


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 #BDA459?

Color that best contrast with #BDA459 is #5972BD, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*
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 #BDA459?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDA459 is #5972BD, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.





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