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What color is BDA998?

The RGB color code for color number #BDA998 is RGB(189, 169, 152). In the RGB color model, #BDA998 has a red value of 189, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 152. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.6% magenta, 19.6% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.6° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDA998 has a hue of 27.6° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDA998 is cool or warm?

Color BDA998 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDA998? (For interior and product design)

BDA998 has an LRV of nearly 41. 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.



Dark Color

#BDA998

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #BDA998 with dark and light Color




Is #BDA998 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDA998 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 #BDA998 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 169, 152)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
152 (59.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.58%
Yellow
19.58%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(27.57deg, 21.9 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
27.57°
Saturation
21.89 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 79, 54)
Red
46 (18.2%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.57°
Saturation
19.58 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 27.57°

W: 59.61 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 40.84

Y : 41.46

Z : 35.56

YXY

Y1 : 41.46

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 33.73%

Y : 40.39%


LRV

~ 41.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.2Y 6.9/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 70.5

A : 4.47

B : 11.41

CIE-Lch

L : 70.5

C : 12.25

H : 68.62

CIE-Luv

L : 70.5

U : 13.27

V : 15.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.39

A : 0.53

B : 12.33






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDA998


Here are the colors similar to BDA998. 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.



#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDA998.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDA998.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDA998.


#C1B1A2
PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDA998.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BDA998.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BDA998


Here are the paint colors similar to BDA998. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BDA998 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDA998 to PPG Paints


#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B09F8F
Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDA998 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDA998 to Dunn-Edwards


#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#B7A28E
Hickory (DEC 759)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C2B1A1
Coral Clay (DEC 719)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDA998 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDA998 to Sherwin Williams


#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B1A290
Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDA998 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDA998 to Valspar


#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#C4B3A4
Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#C7B5A4
Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDA998 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDA998 to Behr


#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#B5A18A
Midtown (MQ2-47)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#C0AE96
Riviera Beach (PPU7-07)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDA998 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDA998 to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#D1B7A3
Saint Martin Sand (2164-50)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDA998 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



BDA998
Dark Nude*

98ACBD
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 #BDA998?

Color that best contrast with #BDA998 is #98ACBD, 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 #BDA998?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDA998 is #98ACBD, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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