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What color is BDA78D?

The RGB color code for color number #BDA78D is RGB(189, 167, 141). In the RGB color model, #BDA78D has a red value of 189, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.6% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.5° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDA78D has a hue of 32.5° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDA78D is cool or warm?

Color BDA78D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDA78D? (For interior and product design)

BDA78D has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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.



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#BDA78D

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #BDA78D with dark and light Color




Is #BDA78D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDA78D 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 #BDA78D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 167, 141)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.64%
Yellow
25.40%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(32.5deg, 26.7 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
32.5°
Saturation
26.67 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 86, 54)
Red
50 (19.8%)
Yellow
86 (33.8%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.5°
Saturation
25.40 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 32.5°

W: 55.29 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 39.61

Y : 40.38

Z : 30.91

YXY

Y1 : 40.38

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 34.51%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 40.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.1Y 6.8/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.74

A : 3.92

B : 16.39

CIE-Lch

L : 69.74

C : 16.85

H : 76.56

CIE-Luv

L : 69.74

U : 15.28

V : 21.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.54

A : 0.07

B : 15.65






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDA78D


Here are the colors similar to BDA78D. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDA78D.


#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDA78D.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDA78D.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDA78D.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDA78D.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDA78D


Here are the paint colors similar to BDA78D. 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 BDA78D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDA78D to Behr


#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#B5A28A
Chateau (PPU7-06)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDA78D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDA78D to Valspar


#BFA98C
Wetland Clay (3007-10A)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDA78D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDA78D to Sherwin Williams


#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDA78D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDA78D to PPG Paints


#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDA78D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDA78D to Dunn-Edwards


#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDA78D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDA78D to Benjamin Moore


#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDA78D 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



BDA78D
Khaki*

8DA3BD
Cadet Gray*


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 #BDA78D?

Color that best contrast with #BDA78D is #8DA3BD, color name is Cadet Gray*
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 #BDA78D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDA78D is #8DA3BD, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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