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What color is BDA480?

The RGB color code for color number #BDA480 is RGB(189, 164, 128). In the RGB color model, #BDA480 has a red value of 189, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 128. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 32.3% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 31.6 % saturation, and 62.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDA480 has a hue of 35.4° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDA480 is cool or warm?

Color BDA480 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDA480? (For interior and product design)

BDA480 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

#BDA480

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #BDA480 with dark and light Color




Is #BDA480 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDA480 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 #BDA480 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 164, 128)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
128 (50.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.23%
Yellow
32.28%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(35.41deg, 31.6 %, 62.2 %)

Hue
35.41°
Saturation
31.61 %.
Lightness
62.16 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 95, 54)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
95 (37.1%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.41°
Saturation
32.28 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 35.41°

W: 50.20 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.16

Y : 38.93

Z : 25.92

YXY

Y1 : 38.93

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 35.69%

Y : 49.80%


LRV

~ 38.9 %

Munsell Color System

3Y 6.7/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 68.7

A : 3.77

B : 22.07

CIE-Lch

L : 68.7

C : 22.39

H : 80.31

CIE-Luv

L : 68.7

U : 18.09

V : 28.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.39

A : -0.02

B : 19.04






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDA480


Here are the colors similar to BDA480. 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.



#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDA480.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDA480.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDA480.


#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDA480.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDA480.






Paint color for Hex #BDA480


Here are the paint colors similar to BDA480. 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.


Behr

Hex color BDA480 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDA480 to Behr


#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#C1AC8B
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDA480 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDA480 to Dunn-Edwards


#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDA480 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDA480 to Valspar


#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C8AA83
Moraine (V090-3)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDA480 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDA480 to Benjamin Moore


#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BAA887
Huntington Beige (HC-21)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C9AC86
Twilight Gold (1069)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDA480 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDA480 to Sherwin Williams


#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BA9C75
Coriander Powder (SW 9025)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#CAAD87
Dromedary Camel (SW 7694)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDA480 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDA480 to PPG Paints


#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDA480 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



BDA480
Light French Beige*

8099BD
Dark Pastel 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 #BDA480?

Color that best contrast with #BDA480 is #8099BD, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #BDA480?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDA480 is #8099BD, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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